Who painted Duellist with Two Sabers?

Duellist with Two Sabers was painted by Jacques Callot in 1622.

Where can I see Duellist with Two Sabers?

Duellist with Two Sabers is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Duellist with Two Sabers?

Duellist with Two Sabers is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Duellist with Two Sabers

Jacques Callot , 1622

Duellist with Two Sabers is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1622 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Duellist with Two Sabers is an etching and engraving created by Jacques Callot around 1622. It is one of three prints on a single, uncut sheet of Lorrainese paper (1949.5.254.a-c).

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a duellist in dynamic motion, wielding two sabers, with facial tension and bodily lean conveying intense focus and energy. The subject reflects Callot's interest in documenting contemporary life and military themes.

Technique & Style

Callot employed etching and engraving techniques, scratching ink into metal plates to achieve sharp, scratchy lines. This method imparted a textured, tense appearance to the figure, characteristic of 17th-century printmaking.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1622 by Jacques Callot, a French Baroque printmaker from the Duchy of Lorraine. The work is part of a set on a single sheet of Lorrainese paper, now cataloged as 1949.5.254.a-c.

Context

Part of Callot's broader oeuvre that included detailed landscapes, religious imagery, and scenes of contemporary life and warfare, reflecting the artistic and thematic preoccupations of his time.

Legacy

As part of Callot's extensive body of old master prints, *Duellist with Two Sabers* contributes to the artist's enduring influence on the documentation of 17th-century life through printmaking.