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
The Lute Player is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a man playing a lute while wearing a wide-brimmed hat. His body leans forward, and one hand holds the lute’s neck while the other strums. The lines are thick and bold, with a lot of shading around his clothes and hat. The artist used a technique called etching to create these deep, dark lines. It looks like the paper is slightly worn, which adds to the aged feel. 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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