The Young Jesus
1620
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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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 Young Jesus is a 1620 ink by Jacques Callot, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a young boy, likely Jesus, standing in front of a table with a skull and a plant on it. He wears a long robe and holds a staff in his right hand, with his left hand raised to his cheek. A halo of light surrounds his head, and a small dragon lies at his feet. The boy's pose and expression convey a sense of contemplation and introspection. The skull and plant on the table may symbolize mortality and the fleeting nature of life. The artist's use of etching techniques creates a sense of depth and texture in the image. To learn more about the artist's style and techniques, explore the work of Callot, Jacques.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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