1612
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Baptism of the Prince of Spain [verso] is a 1612 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white etching shows a group of robed figures gathered around a central throne. One person sits on the throne, holding a tall staff, while others stand or kneel nearby—some reaching toward the seated figure. The scene feels crowded, with swirling drapery and expressive gestures. The background has a patterned curtain, and the figures’ faces look intense. The artist used fine lines to create texture, like the folds in the robes or the details on the throne. This technique is called *etching*, where acid eats into a metal plate to make the lines. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot made these sharp, precise prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
![Philip as a Boy Before Margaret of Austria [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/5d0bdff43e5d7fe9/thumb.webp)
![Papal Audience [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/6b0096a1a8cfa8ba/thumb.webp)
![Christ Walking on the Water [second plate]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/2069f3bfe4cb2126/thumb.webp)