The Carrying of the Cross
1618
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 Carrying of the Cross is a 1618 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a chaotic battle scene with soldiers, horses, and weapons everywhere. At the center, a small group struggles near a hill, while a lone figure on the ground seems to be a wounded person. The background is packed with more fighting, and a city sits on the horizon. The artist used fine lines to create lots of movement and drama. Notice how the figures look almost crowded—this was a way to show tension and action. Next, check out how this was made using etching.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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