Jacques Callot
1635
ink
paper
From the collection of Yale Center for British Art
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Artist
Lucas Emil Vorsterman
etching and engraving by Lucas Vorsterman II, NGA 10762), B1977.14.10539 - Yale etc
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ink
paper
From the collection of Yale Center for British Art
Jacques Callot is a 1635 ink by Lucas Emil Vorsterman, a Renaissance work, held at Yale Center for British Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows a man sitting with his legs crossed, dressed in a ruffled shirt and a fur-lined cloak. His hands rest on his knees, and a small table beside him holds a few scattered tools—like a pair of scissors and a rolled-up paper. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his face and posture. The text below his name calls him "Jacques Callot," but the tools hint he might be linked to drawing or mapmaking. The fine lines and shading suggest careful work by the artist. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists create these detailed prints.
etching and engraving by Lucas Vorsterman II, NGA 10762), B1977.14.10539 - Yale etc
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