The Guitar Player
1622
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
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Guitar Player is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a plump, winged figure playing a guitar. The wings are oversized and floppy, while the body looks soft and rounded. The figure wears a loose shirt tied at the waist and stockings with shoes. The guitar is small, held up with both hands, and the face looks surprised or excited. The wings suggest this might be an angel or a playful take on one. The drawing is rough and sketchy, almost like a quick doodle but with careful details. Next, explore the technique: etching.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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