The Stake
1633
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 Stake is a 1633 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a chaotic crowd around a burning building. Soldiers with flags and weapons push people forward while others drag a man toward a stake. The ground is littered with debris, and a church tower smolders in the background. The scene looks tense and violent. Notice the small, detailed figures—Callot packed a lot into this small print. The text below is in French, describing punishment for destroying temples. Want to see more? Look up etching to learn how artists like Callot made prints like this.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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