Two Pantaloons Dancing
1617
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
Two Pantaloons Dancing is a 1617 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, depicting Dancing, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see two pantaloons dancing in this etching. They're wearing big, loose pants and have funny hats on. 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 their movements look energetic. The artist used simple lines to create a sense of action. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: etching.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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