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Two Pikemen Traveling on Foot, by Claude Goyrand, ink, 1641

Two Pikemen Traveling on Foot

Claude Goyrand

1641

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Two Pikemen Traveling on Foot is a 1641 ink by Claude Goyrand, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Claude Goyrand
When & what style?
1641 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows two men walking side by side, each carrying a long pike over their shoulder. They wear long coats and hats, and their faces are turned slightly toward each other. The background is a simple landscape with a few trees and hills. The men's clothing and the style of their pikes suggest that they are soldiers or travelers from a bygone era. The artist's use of etching creates a sense of texture and depth in the image. For more works by Goyrand, Claude, explore his etchings and other artworks.

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