Jacques Callot
1634
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1634
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jacques Callot is a 1634 ink by Balthasar Moncornet, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait features a man with curly hair and a mustache, dressed in 17th-century attire. He wears a dark vest over a white shirt with puffy sleeves, adorned with a large collar and a chain around his neck. The image is framed by an oval border with leaves and feathers, bearing the name "Jacques Callot" and the artist's signature. The portrait is rendered in black and white, with intricate details that suggest a high level of craftsmanship. The use of etching as a medium adds a sense of depth and texture to the image, making it a notable example of Baroque art. To learn more about this technique, explore the art of etching.
Balthasar Moncornet (1600, Rouen – 1668, Paris) was a French painter, engraver, and tapissier revered for his depictions of around 45 different prominent figures of the 17th century.
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