The Doe was painted by Jacques Callot in 1628.

Where can I see The Doe?

The Doe is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Doe?

The Doe is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of The Doe?

Museum-quality prints of The Doe are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Doe

Jacques Callot , 1628

The Doe is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1628 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Doe is an etching on laid paper created by Jacques Callot in 1628. It is a representative work by the French printmaker, known for his prolific output of over 1,400 etchings.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a deer standing in a serene wooded landscape, with dense foliage and soft undergrowth. The deer's gentle pose contributes to the tranquil atmosphere of the scene.

Technique & Style

Callot employed the etching technique to achieve a high level of detail and smoothness in the print. This method, popular during the 17th century, allowed for the creation of intricate lines and textures.

Context

The Doe reflects Callot's practice of combining narrative subjects with elaborate landscape settings, a characteristic common in his extensive body of work, which documented various aspects of life in his time.