The Float of the Sun
1616
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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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 Float of the Sun is a 1616 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a busy, dramatic scene with a giant figure holding up a glowing sun. Below, a crowd of people—some on horseback, some dancing—fill the scene. At the top, a banner with Italian text wraps around the image. The giant is Atlas, a mythical figure, and the whole scene is part of a parade float. The artist used sharp lines to create movement and energy. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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