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 of twisted figures and towering ruins. At the center, a monstrous figure with bat wings and a crown of flames stands over a battlefield. Around it, soldiers clash, some falling, while strange creatures lurk in the shadows. Tall, crumbling buildings frame the scene, with arches and columns that look like they’re about to collapse. The title at the bottom hints this is a story about revenge in the underworld. The artist packed every inch with movement and drama, using sharp lines to show both fear and fury. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot carved these detailed scenes into metal plates.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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