Violinist
1617
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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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
Violinist is a 1617 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows two men in old-fashioned clothes, each holding a violin. One wears a simple hat and a loose coat, while the other has a tall feathered hat and a striped outfit. Both stand sideways, looking almost like they’re walking while playing. The lines are sharp and detailed, showing how the clothes fold and how the violins sit under their arms. The artist used a technique that lets ink hold the lines firmly. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made prints with acid and needles.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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