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Stag in the Water

Jacques Callot

1628

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Stag in the Water 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

This image depicts a serene scene of a stag wading through the water, its antlers prominent as it gazes to the right. In the background, a distant landscape unfolds, featuring hills and what appears to be a town or village. The sky above is dotted with birds in flight. A striking aspect of this image is the stark contrast between the stag's dark form and the lighter tones of the surrounding water and landscape. This contrast adds depth and visual interest to the scene. The style of this etching, with its delicate lines and subtle shading, is reminiscent of the Baroque movement. If you're interested in exploring more works from this period, consider looking into the Baroque movement.