The Adoration of the Magi
1626
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
The Adoration of the Magi is a 1626 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a crowded scene with people kneeling and reaching toward a central figure on the ground. The background has a bright, sun-like burst behind a building, while the foreground is dark and packed with figures in flowing robes. Some people are pointing or holding objects, and one figure wears a crown. The artist used sharp lines and heavy shading to create drama and movement, which was common in etchings of this time. This style makes the scene feel busy and full of energy. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot made detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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