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
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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 a frail man sitting on a bed, wrapped in heavy blankets. His face is lined and tired, and he holds a small cup in one hand while resting his head on a pillow. Next to him, a dog lies curled up, looking calm. The lines are rough and scratchy, giving the whole scene a slightly uneven, hand-drawn feel. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in the grooves of the metal plate, creating dark lines against a lighter background. This method makes the image feel urgent and raw, like a quick sketch instead of a polished drawing. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like Callot made these striking prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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