Salamander Surrounded by Flames
1628
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Salamander Surrounded by Flames is a 1628 ink by Jacques Callot, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a salamander walking through fire. The flames swirl around it, but the animal looks calm. In the background, a few plants and a small building peek through the flames. The salamander was a symbol of fire resistance in old science books. Artists like Callot often used strange creatures to show ideas, not just real animals. Next, look up Callot, Jacques to see more of his weird and clever drawings.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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