The Stopping Place
1621
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
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 Stopping Place is a 1621 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This scene shows a busy street outside a large barn-like building. A group of people stands near the entrance, while others ride horses or tend to animals. Some carry tools or bags, and a few look toward the building. The sky is dark, and bare trees frame the top of the image. The text at the top reads in French: *"You who take pleasure in their words, guard your white, your testons, and your pistoles."* It’s a warning about trusting empty promises. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Callot created detailed prints like this one.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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