Baptism of the Prince of Spain

1612

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows a group scene with multiple individuals mostly visible from the knees up. In the center, a bishop is standing behind a font, extending his arm forward as if to sprinkle water on a small child held by another man. The bishop wears a mitre and a long robe. The child is unclothed and extended towards the font, held by a man. Other individuals in the scene wear period-specific clothing, including prominent collars and layered garments. Various headgear is worn, including distinct veiled hats by some women. The group is surrounded by large columns and curtain-like drapery, creating a formal ambiance. Some attendees carry staffs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper [restrike]

  • Credit Line

    Transferred from The Library of Congress

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 71 × 46.5 cm (27 15/16 × 18 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.50.128

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 63, State (restrike)

  • Series Title

    The Funeral Book of the Queen of Spain

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

Q74873653

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