1622
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Hunchback with the Feathered Cap is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a hunched figure from behind, wearing a puffy feathered cap and a stiff, old-fashioned outfit. The sleeves are puffy at the shoulders, and the back of the jacket has big, round buttons. One hand rests on a long stick, and the other points outward—like they’re gesturing or balancing. The artist used sharp lines to show the figure’s awkward posture, making the clothes look stiff and the body look bent. The paper has a rough, textured look, like it’s been worked on by hand. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like Callot made prints like this.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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