Who painted Sun Rising?

Sun Rising was painted by Jacques Callot in 1628.

Where can I see Sun Rising?

Sun Rising is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Sun Rising?

Sun Rising is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Sun Rising

Jacques Callot , 1628

Sun Rising is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1628 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Jacques Callot’s 1628 print *Sun Rising* is an etching executed on laid paper. The work presents a tranquil waterfront scene, punctuated by modest structures and towers that line the shore. Calm water meets a sky that is largely clear, save for the striking presence of two suns—one low on the horizon and another high above, rendered with radiating lines.

Subject & Meaning

The composition juxtaposes everyday activity with an extraordinary celestial event. By placing ordinary buildings and a placid river beneath dual suns, Callot invites viewers to consider the coexistence of routine life and the sublime forces of nature, a theme that recurs in his broader oeuvre of social and historical observation.

Technique & Style

Callot employed the etching process, incising fine lines into a metal plate that were then transferred onto laid paper. His use of simple, precise strokes conveys both the subtle movement of water and the luminous quality of the suns, exemplifying the baroque interest in dynamic light and atmospheric effects.

History & Provenance

A native of the Duchy of Lorraine, Callot produced more than 1,400 etchings over his career, documenting soldiers, beggars, courtly scenes, and landscapes. *Sun Rising* reflects his early mature period and remains part of collections that trace the development of 17th‑century European printmaking.