A Capucin bringing thanks of the King of Bavaria

1612

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a scene in an ornately decorated hallway. The image shows several elaborately dressed figures engaging in social interaction. One figure on the right is gesturing towards a well-dressed pair on the left, who stand near a stone pillar. In the background, more figures are depicted in motion. The scene is framed by decorative arches and doorways, adding depth to the central interactions. The artwork uses detailed line work to convey texture and detail in the figures and architectural elements, suggesting a historical or theatrical setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 13 × 18 cm (5 1/8 × 7 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 13.5 × 18.7 cm (5 5/16 × 7 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.853

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 65, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1924

  • Lieure, J. Jacques Callot. 5 vols. Paris: Editions de la Gazette des Beaux Arts, 1924-1927. Reprint. 8 vols. New York: Collectors' Editions, 1969.

Wikidata ID

Q65509761

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