Two Hearts
1628
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
Dominant colour
Two Hearts is a 1628 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows two stone boxes on a shallow platform, almost like sarcophagi. One box has a heart-shaped vase with a plant sprouting from it, while the other holds a sleeping cat. The background is bare, with just a few faint buildings in the distance and wavy lines suggesting water. The plant growing from the heart might hint at life or memory, while the cat’s peaceful slumber adds a quiet contrast. The whole scene feels oddly still, like a small, strange story frozen in time. If you like this mix of symbols and quiet details, look up etching to see how artists like Callot made these precise lines.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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