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Man Preparing to Draw His Sword

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a caricature-like figure in a hunched position, appearing to walk to the right. The figure has exaggerated facial features, long whiskers, messy hair covered by a large hat, and wears a loose tunic with a belt and shoes. They hold a stick-like object in one hand. The background is plain with sketchy lines indicating the ground, all rendered in a sketchy style on a 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
3768 × 2687 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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