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The Holy Family at Table
The Holy Family at Table is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1628 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Holy Family at Table is a print created by Jacques Callot around 1628 using etching and engraving on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the Holy Family seated around a table with food and a candle, set against a dark background. The figures are illuminated by candlelight, creating dramatic shadows on their faces.
Technique & Style
Callot employed strong contrasts of light and dark to convey drama, a characteristic of Baroque art. His use of etching and engraving allowed for detailed rendering of the scene, including the figures and their surroundings.
Context
As a printmaker from the Duchy of Lorraine, Callot was known for documenting contemporary life and religious scenes, often incorporating detailed landscapes.
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Artist
Jacques Callot (French: ; c. 1592 – 1635) was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine. He is an important person in the development of the old master print. He made more than 1,400 etchings that…
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