The Betrayal
1624
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
The Betrayal is a 1624 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a tense crowd of people in old-fashioned clothes. Some hold flags or weapons, while others look worried or angry. A building with a dome sits in the background, and trees sway around them like they’re caught in wind or chaos. The artist used sharp lines and shading to make the scene feel dramatic and crowded. The faces are simple but full of emotion, and the whole thing looks like it might be about a story with deeper meaning. Want to know more? Look up etching to see how artists like Callot made prints like this.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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