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Man Scraping a Grill

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a fantastical creature in profile walking to the left. The creature is in a dynamic pose, with one leg lifted off the ground and arms folded in front of its chest. It has exaggerated facial features, large drooping ears, and a full, bushy head of hair that extends into long, thin locks. The creature is wearing a textured coat and pants with gathered fabric at the cuffs, simple shoes, and is holding an object that resembles a string instrument or apparatus. There is no visible jewelry, and the background is a plain, textured surface.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1622
Medium
etching and engraving//one of four prints on uncut sheet of Lorrainese paper (1949.5.260.a-d)
Dimensions
3845 × 2763 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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