Artwork
Two Seated Figures
Two Seated Figures 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
Two Seated Figures is an etching on laid paper created by Jacques Callot around 1622. It is one of over 1,400 prints made by the artist, a prominent figure in old master printmaking from the Duchy of Lorraine.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two men seated on a bench, one smoking a pipe and the other holding a hat. Their attire, including ruffled collars and long coats, appears worn, suggesting a particular social status or occupation.
Technique & Style
Callot employed etching techniques, with some drypoint elements evident in the thin, scratchy lines. The manual wiping of ink from the plate resulted in soft shadows, while the lines themselves capture light in a lifelike manner.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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