The image shows a figure standing in a dynamic pose. The person is leaning slightly forward with their right arm extended upward, holding a sword. Their left arm is raised to the side, holding a circular shield. The individual's hair appears to be mid-length and is flowing. They have a sharp facial expression, with prominent features. The figure is dressed in a tunic or armor with detailed textures indicating fabric folds. A lion is positioned behind the figure, and a small winged creature is above them. The background is simple, with minimal details. The word "Ira" is written at the bottom. The entire illustration is created in a sketch or engraving style.
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The image shows a figure standing in a dynamic pose. The person is leaning slightly forward with their right arm extended upward, holding a sword. Their left arm is raised to the side, holding a circular shield. The individual's hair appears to be mid-length and is flowing. They have a sharp facial expression, with prominent features. The figure is dressed in a tunic or armor with detailed textures indicating fabric folds. A lion is positioned behind the figure, and a small winged creature is above them. The background is simple, with minimal details. The word "Ira" is written at the bottom. The entire illustration is created in a sketch or engraving style.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Anger

Jacques Callot

Date
probably after 1621
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 8.2 × 6.5 cm (3 1/4 × 2 9/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.2202
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Seven Capital Sins [Lieure 354-360]

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Lion
  • Sword
  • Man
  • Shield
  • Monster

NGA object ID 5363. 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.