The Card Players
1628
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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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 Card Players is a 1628 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows five people crowded around a table playing cards. One man holds a harp, another leans on a cane, and a woman in a fancy hat watches closely. The table is cluttered with coins, a book, and a few scattered cards. Everyone looks busy—some are reaching for cards, others are talking or gesturing. The scene feels tense, like a moment frozen in time. The artist used sharp lines to show the drama, and the dark background makes the figures stand out. If you like this style, check out etching to see how artists use ink and metal plates to create these detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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