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A Capucin Bringing Thanks of the King of Bavaria

Jacques Callot

1612

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

A Capucin Bringing Thanks of the King of Bavaria is a 1612 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1612 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a monk in a simple room, kneeling in prayer. He's dressed in a brown habit. The monk is the main focus of the scene. The details in the room are minimal, which makes the monk stand out. This simplicity is interesting because it draws your attention to the monk's emotions. To learn more about the method used to create this image, look up the technique: etching.