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This drawing features an allegorical figure representing rage in dynamic motion. The figure holds a sword aloft with one hand and a shield with the other. Flowing garments suggest movement, while the stylized features emphasize a fierce expression. Next to the figure lies a lion, representing courage or ferocity. Above the figure, a small creature with wings enhances the theme of chaotic energy. The drawing is done in a detailed, classical style indicative of either etching or engraving techniques from a historical period.
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This drawing features an allegorical figure representing rage in dynamic motion. The figure holds a sword aloft with one hand and a shield with the other. Flowing garments suggest movement, while the stylized features emphasize a fierce expression. Next to the figure lies a lion, representing courage or ferocity. Above the figure, a small creature with wings enhances the theme of chaotic energy. The drawing is done in a detailed, classical style indicative of either etching or engraving techniques from a historical period.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Anger

Jacques Callot

Date
probably after 1621
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 6.2 × 5.5 cm (2 7/16 × 2 3/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1969.15.396
Credit line
R.L. Baumfeld Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Seven Capital Sins [Lieure 354-360]

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Lion
  • Costume
  • Sword
  • Man
  • Shield

NGA object ID 51551. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.