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The Camp, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1633

The Camp

Jacques Callot

1633

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Camp is a 1633 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, depicting Tent, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jacques Callot
When & what style?
1633 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a group of people in a crowded scene. It's an etching, which is a technique where the artist scratches a design into a metal plate. The details in this etching are interesting because they show a lot of activity and movement, with people walking and talking to each other. You can learn more about this technique by looking into etching.

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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