The Firing Squad
1633
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 Firing Squad is a 1633 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, depicting Hunting, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a group of soldiers standing in a line, rifles raised, about to fire. This scene is interesting because it seems to be a moment of tension and drama. The details in the scene, like the soldiers' poses and the crowd watching, add to the sense of urgency. To learn more about this style of printmaking, look into the technique: etching.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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