Sino
1619
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
Sino is a 1619 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows a chaotic crowd of armed men. One man in the center, dressed in a loose robe, is being dragged forward by the shoulders. His mouth is open, as if shouting, while others around him hold spears and swords. The scene looks tense and crowded, with people packed tightly together. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth and emotion. The text at the bottom is in Italian, but it’s not needed to see the drama unfolding. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists use lines to tell stories.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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