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Title Page for "The Military Exercises"

Jacques Callot

1634

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Title Page for "The Military Exercises" is a 1634 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1634 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a black-and-white etching of soldiers doing drills. They’re holding long guns and swords, standing in rows on a stage-like platform. Two figures on the sides look like they’re directing the action, and a coat of arms sits in the center above them. The text at the bottom names a nobleman who dedicated the work—likely the person who funded or commissioned it. The style is simple but full of movement, with sharp lines and busy details. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot made prints like this.