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The Bohemians Marching: The Vanguard, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1621

The Bohemians Marching: The Vanguard

Jacques Callot

1621

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Bohemians Marching: The Vanguard is a 1621 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jacques Callot
When & what style?
1621 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image depicts a group of people on horseback, with one person walking alongside them. The riders are dressed in long robes and hats, while the pedestrian wears a shorter robe and carries a long pole. In the background, there are more people on horseback, as well as a few buildings. The scene is rendered in a detailed and realistic style, with intricate lines and shading that give the figures a sense of depth and texture. The overall mood of the image is one of movement and energy, as if the group is on a journey or mission. For more information on the artist behind this work, look up Callot, Jacques.

About the artist

Portrait of Jacques Callot
Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.

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