The Enrollment of the Troops
1614
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 Enrollment of the Troops is a 1614 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows three people in old-fashioned clothes. The man in the middle holds a sword and a scroll, while the woman on the right reaches toward him. The boy on the left stands with his hands behind his back, looking down. Their outfits are detailed with ruffles, hats, and patterned fabrics, but the whole scene is drawn in simple lines without color. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, which makes the clothes look textured. This style was common in engravings, where artists carved lines into metal to print images. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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