Who painted Peasant Removing His Shoe?

Peasant Removing His Shoe was painted by Jacques Callot in 1622.

Where can I see Peasant Removing His Shoe?

Peasant Removing His Shoe is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Peasant Removing His Shoe?

Peasant Removing His Shoe is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Peasant Removing His Shoe

Jacques Callot , 1622

Peasant Removing His Shoe 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

Peasant Removing His Shoe is an etching on laid paper created by Jacques Callot around 1622. It is one of over 1,400 prints that document the social fabric of his time.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts two figures by a riverbank, one removing a shoe while the other watches. The scene is set against a simple landscape with a distant pagoda-like building, capturing a moment of everyday life and exploring themes of human behavior and social class.

Technique & Style

Callot used sharp lines to convey texture and smoothness, rendering details such as fabric folds and the resting foot. The etching showcases his skill in capturing nuanced scenes through finely rendered printmaking.