The Bagpipe Player
1622
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
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
Dominant colour
The Bagpipe Player is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a stocky man hunched over, playing a bagpipe. His face is squinty, and he’s wearing a loose shirt, pants, and shoes. The bagpipe is big, slung over his shoulder, and he grips it like it’s heavy. The artist used sharp lines to make the figure look exaggerated and funny. The paper has a textured look, typical of old prints. Next, check out how etching works to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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