View of the Pont Neuf
1629
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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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
View of the Pont Neuf is a 1629 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white scene shows a busy riverbank with a tall, skinny tower in the middle. Boats float on the water, packed with people. On the shore, more folks walk, ride horses, or load goods. A bridge with arches stretches across the river, connecting buildings on both sides. The sky is light, with wispy clouds, and a few lanterns hang near the tower. The artist used fine lines to show every detail—even the folds in clothes and waves in the water. This kind of precision was a big deal back then. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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