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Third Intermezzo

Jacques Callot

1617

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Third Intermezzo is a 1617 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1617 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a scene of people in old-fashioned clothing, with some holding weapons. The background has tall buildings and a sky with clouds and figures floating in the air. In the foreground, there are many people gathered, some of whom appear to be fighting or preparing for battle. The atmosphere seems tense and dramatic. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Baroque movement.