Artwork

The Drinker, Back View

The Drinker, Back View, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1622
The Drinker, Back View, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1622

The Drinker, Back View 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

The Drinker, Back View is a print created by Jacques Callot around 1622 using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man walking to the right, carrying a large jug on his back, and is part of Callot's oeuvre documenting everyday life, particularly marginalized figures.

Technique & Style

The image features fine lines and shading achieved through etching and engraving, creating depth and texture, with the artist's use of light and shadow conveying a sense of movement.

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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