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Storm off the Coast of Barcelona [recto]
![Storm off the Coast of Barcelona [recto], by Jacques Callot, ink, 1612](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/jacques-callot--storm-off-the-coast-of-barcelona-recto--92a18ea3f3786efe-w1024.webp)
Storm off the Coast of Barcelona [recto] is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1612 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Storm off the Coast of Barcelona is an etching on laid paper created by French artist Jacques Callot in 1612. The print is a representative work of Callot's extensive oeuvre, which comprises over 1,400 etchings.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a turbulent coastal scene, capturing the chaos of a storm off Barcelona's coast. Figures and ships are shown struggling against the forces of nature, conveying the power and fury of the sea.
Technique & Style
Callot's expertise in etching is evident in the print's textured, detailed rendering of figures and landscape. The technique used creates a sense of depth, enhancing the overall dramatic effect of the scene.
History & Provenance
Jacques Callot, a draftsman and printmaker from the Duchy of Lorraine, produced this work in 1612, a time when he was documenting various aspects of his contemporary world through his art.
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Artist
Jacques Callot (French: ; c. 1592 – 1635) was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine. He is an important person in the development of the old master print. He made more than 1,400 etchings that…
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