Third Intermezzo
1617
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
Third Intermezzo is a 1617 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print is packed with action. Soldiers clash in the foreground, swords raised, while horses and figures tumble around them. Above, winged figures float in the sky, almost like a separate scene. Tall columns and a grand stage frame the whole thing, with a curtain draped at the top. The text at the bottom hints this isn’t just a battle—it’s a story. The artist used sharp lines to show both chaos and drama. Next, check out how etching works to see how this image was made.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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