The Float of Love
1616
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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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 Float of Love is a 1616 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a wild, floating scene of naked figures dancing on clouds. Some hold hands, others wave or strike poses, while tiny cherubs and winged creatures swirl above. The background is full of wispy, uneven clouds, and the whole scene looks like it’s barely staying together. The text at the top is Italian—it’s basically a story about a parade for Love, but you don’t need to read it to see the chaos. The artist used sharp lines to make everything look light and airy, almost like it’s moving. Want to see more like this? Check out etching for how artists carve into metal to make prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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