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Serpent

Jacques Callot

1628

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Serpent is a 1628 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1628 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting features a serpent in the center, surrounded by rocks and water. The serpent is coiled and appears to be swimming or slithering through the water. The rocks are depicted in various shapes and sizes, with some of them partially submerged in the water. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and texture in the painting. The serpent's scales are also visible, adding to the overall sense of realism. If you're interested in learning more about the Baroque movement, you might want to explore the works of other artists from this period.