Two Palm Trees
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 Palm Trees is a 1628 ink by Jacques Callot, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows two tall palm trees standing in shallow water. The waves are drawn with quick, wavy lines, and the trees have thick, feathery tops. In the background, there’s a small hill with a few tiny buildings and trees. The artist used a method called etching, where lines are scratched into a metal plate. This creates a sharp, detailed look with lots of cross-hatching. Next, look up technique: etching to see how it works.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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