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A Capucin bringing thanks of the King of Bavaria [recto]

Jacques Callot

1612

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory Visitation

Dominant colour

A Capucin bringing thanks of the King of Bavaria [recto] is a 1612 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, depicting Visitation, 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, a Capucin, bringing thanks from the King of Bavaria. He's dressed in simple robes, with a serious expression. You can see the details of his clothes and the scene around him. The monk's simple clothes and the king's message make this scene interesting. It's a quiet moment, not a big event. To learn more about the method used to create this image, look up the technique: etching.