Second Intermezzo
1617
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
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Second Intermezzo is a 1617 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a chaotic scene with twisted figures, monsters, and soldiers fighting in a ruined city. Tall, broken buildings loom over the action, filled with arched windows and crumbling towers. The ground is littered with fallen bodies and strange creatures, while a few central figures stand out with exaggerated, dramatic poses. The title at the bottom hints this is a story from mythology—likely a battle from ancient tales. The artist packed in tiny details, like the tiny people on rooftops or the swirling smoke, to make the scene feel alive and chaotic. Want to see more like this? Look up etching to learn how artists like Callot made prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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