The Entry into Jerusalem
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
The Entry into Jerusalem is a 1635 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a crowded scene with a large group of people in robes, some riding on donkeys or donkeys’ backs. Palm trees line the background, and buildings peek through the leaves. The figures are all drawn in quick, sketchy lines, giving the whole scene a busy, almost chaotic feel. Notice how the artist used shading and cross-hatching to create depth—it’s all done with lines, no colors. The people in the crowd look like they’re moving, but the lines keep them from blending together. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this one.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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