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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 picture shows a busy scene with lots of people in old-fashioned clothes. A man in a big hat and fancy armor stands with a woman in a ruffled collar. Behind them, a monk in a hood holds a big hat with a halo-like shape. Smaller figures climb around like they’re on a stage. The artist used lines to show light and shadow, making the scene feel dramatic. This style was common in the 1600s. Want to know more? Check out etching to see how artists like this made prints.