Skirmish in a Roman Circus
1622
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
Skirmish in a Roman Circus is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a chaotic crowd in an ancient Roman arena. People run, horses rear up, and soldiers clash. The scene feels busy and loud. Callot made this in 1622. He used etching to carve lines into a metal plate, then inked it. This way, he could print many copies. It’s a print, not a painting. If you like this, check out another etching by Callot, Jacques.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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