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Tavern

Jacques Callot

1617

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Tavern is a 1617 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1617 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a crowded street scene with people dressed in old-fashioned clothes. A man in a hat leans on a stick by a tree, while others gather around a building with a sloped roof. Some people are carrying bundles, and a few animals—maybe dogs—are near the bottom. The artist used fine lines to show details like wrinkled clothes and rough textures. The scene looks busy but also a little chaotic, with people moving in different directions. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made sharp, detailed prints.