Frontispiece for Callot's "The Penitents"
1632
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1632
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Frontispiece for Callot's "The Penitents" is a 1632 ink by Abraham Bosse, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image is a black-and-white print with a fancy frame. At the top is a crown with flames on either side. Below it, a ship is sinking, and a person clings to the wreckage. The text reads *"Les Penitents"* and names an artist, Jacques Callot. The sinking ship might symbolize struggle or punishment. The crown and flames suggest power or divine judgment. This print was made using a method that carves into metal plates. Look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
