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The Tulips and the Sun

Jacques Callot

1628

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

The Tulips and the Sun is a 1628 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1628 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a large, rocky formation in the center, with a few plants growing around its base. The plants have long stems and leaves that are bent down towards the ground. In the background, there is a bright sun shining down, with rays extending out from it. The sky is filled with birds flying around. The rocky formation is the main focus of the image, with the plants and sun adding some context to the scene. The birds in the sky add a sense of movement and energy to the image. If you're interested in learning more about the technique used to create this image, you might want to look into etching.