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The Massacre of the Innocents
The Massacre of the Innocents is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1622 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
The Massacre of the Innocents is an etching on laid paper created by Jacques Callot around 1622. It is a representative work of Callot's extensive oeuvre of over 1,400 etchings.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a chaotic and violent scene of soldiers on horseback trampling civilians in a town, referencing the biblical Massacre of the Innocents. The detailed faces of the figures convey a range of emotions, from aggression to despair.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Callot's skill in printmaking, characteristic of the Baroque style. The etching is densely packed with detailed figures and architecture, demonstrating Callot's ability to convey drama and narrative in a small format.
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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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