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Unarmed Drill

Jacques Callot

1634

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Unarmed Drill is a 1634 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1634 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows three men in elaborate attire, each holding a sword. The men are dressed in ornate clothing, complete with hats and boots, and are engaged in a drill, with one man holding his sword out to the side and the other two holding theirs at their sides. The image is rendered in a detailed and realistic style, with intricate lines and shading that give the figures a sense of depth and texture. The background is a plain, neutral color, which helps to focus attention on the figures. The level of detail and realism in this image suggests that it may have been created using a technique such as etching, which was popular during the Baroque period. You can explore more works by the artist Callot, Jacques.