Serpent
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
Serpent is a 1628 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white drawing shows a giant snake coiled around a rocky shore. The water looks rough, with small waves crashing against the rocks. The snake’s head is raised, and its body wraps around a few small figures near the water’s edge. The artist used sharp lines and shading to make the scene feel dramatic. The way the snake curves around the rocks gives it a sense of power. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one create detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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