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Two Pantaloons Dancing

Jacques Callot

1622

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory dancing

Dominant colour

Two Pantaloons Dancing is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, depicting dancing, 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

You see two pantaloons dancing in this etching. They're wearing big, puffy pants and funny hats. The details in their clothes and faces are interesting because they show the artist's skill with simple lines. The pantaloons seem to be having fun, and the artist drew them with a lot of energy. This energy makes the etching feel lively and playful. Check out the work of artist Callot, Jacques.