The Sick Man
1622
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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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 Sick Man is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows an older man slumped on the ground. He’s hunched over, one hand clutching his chest, the other resting on a jug beside him. His beard and wrinkled face look tired, and his robe is loose and rumpled. The lines are rough and scratchy, like they were drawn in a hurry. The artist used a technique that lets ink fill the lines deeply, making the marks stand out sharply. It’s not smooth—it’s raw and a little messy, which makes the scene feel urgent. Next, check out etching to see how this kind of printmaking works.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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