The Condemnation to Death
1618
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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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 Condemnation to Death is a 1618 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white scene is packed with people. On the left, a crowd holds flags and weapons, some pointing forward. In the center, a man sits on a raised chair under a draped cloth, while others stand or kneel around him. To the right, a group of robed figures watches from steps, and a man on the ground holds a broken column. The Latin text at the bottom hints this isn’t just a random scene—it’s loaded with meaning. The mix of chaos and stillness suggests a big moment, maybe a trial or punishment. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Callot carved these sharp lines into metal.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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