1622
ink
vellum
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Massacre of the Innocents, Second Plate is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a chaotic battle scene with soldiers on horseback trampling a crowd of people on the ground. A grand building with columns stands in the background, while a smaller group of people gathers near a fountain. The image is full of frantic movement, with horses rearing and bodies scattered everywhere. The artist used shading to create deep contrasts between light and dark, making the scene feel dramatic and intense. This style was common in etchings of the time. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Callot used this technique to create detailed, expressive prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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