The Adoration of the Shepherds
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 Shepherds is a 1631 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, depicting Adoration of the Shepherd, held at National Gallery of Art.
The Adoration of the Shepherds is a work by Jacques Callot. It was created around 1631. The artist used etching on laid paper to make this work, which is a technique that involves scratching a design onto a metal plate. This technique allows for detailed and intricate designs. The fact that Callot used etching on laid paper suggests he was interested in exploring this medium. You can learn more about this technique by looking up etching.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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