Violinist
1622
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
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Violinist is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows two musicians playing violins. They’re dressed in fancy, old-fashioned clothes with big hats and ruffled collars. One holds a violin under his arm, the other has it in front. Both look like they’re standing on a simple floor, and their outfits have lots of lines and patterns. The artist used a sharp, scratchy style to make the lines pop. It’s not colored—just black and white. The paper looks old, with a slightly textured surface. Want to see more? Check out etching to learn how artists like this made their marks.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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