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Man in Cloak, Seen from Behind

Jacques Callot , 1622

Man in Cloak, Seen from Behind, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1622
Man in Cloak, Seen from Behind, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1622

Man in Cloak, Seen from Behind 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

Man in Cloak, Seen from Behind is an etching on laid paper created by French artist Jacques Callot in 1622. It is one of over 1,400 etchings produced by Callot, who was known for documenting contemporary life in the Duchy of Lorraine.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts two figures walking away, dressed in long robes and curly wigs. The simple yet sharp lines emphasize their clothing and posture, capturing a moment of everyday life.

Technique & Style

Callot used etching, a technique where ink fills carved lines, to create the image. This method, common in the 1600s, gives the print a drawn quality, with a focus on the shapes and forms of the figures and their surroundings.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jacques Callot

Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.

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