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Duel with Swords and Daggers

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This drawing depicts two individuals in a sword duel. The scene shows them engaged in combat, with one figure stepping forward and the other leaning back defensively. Both are dressed in historical attire, holding swords and locked in battle. The costumes feature doublets with puffed sleeves and gathered trousers common in Renaissance or Baroque fashion. The detailed linework highlights the motion and tension of the duel.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1622
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3750 × 2489 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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