Artwork
The Massacre of the Innocents, Second Plate
The Massacre of the Innocents, Second Plate 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.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left in plate: Jac. Callot fe.; by later hand, upper left verso in graphite: M6 L424; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: 427; by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: Calot / M.6.II.
About this work
Overview
The Massacre of the Innocents, Second Plate is an etching on vellum created by Jacques Callot in 1622. It is one of over 1,400 etchings produced by the French printmaker during his career.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a chaotic scene of soldiers on horseback trampling a crowd, referencing the biblical narrative of the Massacre of the Innocents. A grand building and a fountain are visible in the background, amidst the turmoil.
Technique & Style
Callot employed shading to create stark contrasts between light and dark, heightening the drama and intensity of the scene. This technique was characteristic of etchings from the period, allowing for detailed and expressive renderings.
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Artist & collection
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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