The Adoration of the Magi
1631
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 1631 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a busy scene with a group of people gathered around a baby in a manger. The baby is in a simple wooden box, and there are three men—likely the Magi—kneeling nearby, one holding a small box. A dog lies on the ground near the manger, and a few other figures stand or move around, some holding staffs. In the background, a building with columns and a crowd of people can be seen. The artist used sharp lines and shading to create depth, making the scene feel lively. This is an etching, which means the image was carved into a metal plate and then printed. Look up etching to see how this technique works.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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