Salamander Surrounded by Flames
1628
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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ink
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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 crawling through flickering flames. The fire curls around it like waves, and the salamander’s tail twists as it moves forward. Tall grass sways in the background, while the ground below looks rocky and uneven. The salamander was a symbol for fireproof materials in old science books. This image turns that idea into a strange, almost dreamlike scene. Next, look up the technique: etching to see how artists like Callot made prints like this.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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