The Betrayal
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 Betrayal is a 1631 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white scene shows a group of soldiers marching in a line. One person in the middle holds a flag, while another leads a sheep. The background has trees and a rocky shore, with waves crashing below. Everyone looks tense, like they’re on a mission. The title *The Betrayal* hints this isn’t just a random march—it’s a story. The sheep might mean something important, but it’s not clear just from looking. Want to see more like this? Try looking up etching to learn how artists like Callot made these detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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