The Departure
1635
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
Dominant colour
The Departure is a 1635 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white scene shows a chaotic crowd of people on horseback and foot. Some ride wildly, others stumble or point toward a grand building in the background. Trees and a dog add to the busy, uneven ground. The building has tall columns and arched windows, with a few figures inside watching. The text below hints at a warning: *"This sudden departure seems like a sign that too much calm is followed by storm."* It’s a visual story, not just a snapshot. If you like this style, check out etching to see how artists carve images into metal plates.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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