The Winder and the Spinner
1623
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 Winder and the Spinner is a 1623 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two women working side by side. One sits in a chair, spinning thread with a long tool while holding a bundle of yarn. The other kneels, winding thread onto a small wooden spool. A dog sits quietly in the corner, and the floor has a simple striped pattern. The artist used a technique that lets you see fine lines and shading—this is an etching. The scene looks like everyday work, but it might stand for something bigger. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Callot made detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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