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Two Seated Figures
Two Seated Figures is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1617 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Two Seated Figures is an etching on laid paper created by Jacques Callot, a French printmaker and draftsman, around 1617. The work is characteristic of Callot's extensive oeuvre, which comprises over 1,400 etchings.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts two men seated together, their faces obscured by hats. One figure holds a glass, while the other rests his hand on a table, suggesting a scene of relaxation or conviviality.
Technique & Style
Callot employed the etching technique to achieve a range of tonal values, using fine lines to convey the interplay of light and shadow. The resulting image is marked by heavy shadows and a strong sense of chiaroscuro.
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Artist
Jacques Callot (French: ; c. 1592 – 1635) was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine. He is an important person in the development of the old master print. He made more than 1,400 etchings that…
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