The Dissipation
1635
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
Dominant colour
The Dissipation is a 1635 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a wild party in a garden. People are dancing, drinking, and eating at tables under a pavilion. Some are playing instruments, while others lounge or fight. A dog naps nearby, and pots of food sit on the ground. Trees frame the scene, and the whole thing looks chaotic and lively. The text at the bottom reads like a warning about losing control. The artist used sharp lines to show movement and drama, which fits the messy energy of the scene. Want to know more? Try looking up etching.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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