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Title Page for "The Capricci", by Jacques Callot, ink, 1622

Title Page for "The Capricci"

Jacques Callot

1622

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Title Page for "The Capricci" is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jacques Callot
When & what style?
1622 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a title page for "The Capricci" by Jacques Callot. The page features a decorative frame with two figures on either side, holding up a banner with the title written in large letters. The frame is adorned with intricate details and a crown at the top. The title page is an example of Baroque art, characterized by its use of dramatic lighting and intense emotions. The use of etching on laid paper adds a sense of texture and depth to the image. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Jacques Callot
Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.

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