The Fair at Xeuilley
1624
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 Fair at Xeuilley is a 1624 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a busy village fair under a huge, spreading tree. People are walking, talking, and selling things—some stand in groups, others push carts or carry baskets. Buildings with thatched roofs line the edges, and a small stream runs along the bottom. The scene feels lively, with lots of movement and activity. Notice how the artist used fine lines to show every detail, from the folds in clothes to the bark on the tree. This print was made using a technique that lets artists create deep shadows and textures. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Callot made prints like this.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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