The Lute Player
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 Lute Player is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man playing a lute while wearing a wide-brimmed hat. His face is turned upward, and he holds the lute with one hand while resting the other on its neck. The lines are loose and expressive, giving the drawing a lively, almost exaggerated feel. The artist used shading and cross-hatching to add depth to the figure and instrument. Notice how the hat’s brim curves sharply, almost like a wing, adding a playful touch to the scene. Want to learn more? Check out the technique: etching.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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