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Tavern

Jacques Callot

1622

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Tavern is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1622 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a group of people outside a simple building with a sloped roof. Some are sitting at a table, others stand around, and one man leans on a cane. A tree stands near the center, and a dog lies on the ground. The scene looks busy but calm, with no bright colors—just black lines on light paper. The artist used a technique that lets them draw directly onto the metal plate, creating fine, detailed lines. This method is called etching. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like Callot made prints like this.