The Vulture
1628
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
Dominant colour
The Vulture is a 1628 ink by Jacques Callot, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a bare tree with a bird perched on a branch. The bird looks down, its feathers drawn in sharp lines. In the background, a second bird flies near the top of the page, with sunlight rays fanning out behind it. The ground is simple, with a few small clouds and wavy lines suggesting water or land. The artist used thin, precise lines to create the whole scene. The paper has a textured look, common in older prints. Want to see more? Look up etching.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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