The Hunchback with a Cane
1622
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
Dominant colour
The Hunchback with a Cane is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a hunched figure leaning on a cane, struggling under a heavy sack slung over their back. Their face is twisted in effort, and a sprig of greenery pokes out from the sack. The lines are rough and scratchy, giving the whole scene a jagged, uneven look. The artist used a technique called etching to create these sharp, dark lines on paper. The image feels raw and full of movement, like the person is barely keeping up. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot made these detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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