Caesar's Coin
1635
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
See the richer artist page1635
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Caesar's Coin is a 1635 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white scene shows a crowd of people gathered in front of a grand building with tall columns. Some folks are standing, others are leaning on sticks, and a few look like they’re in a hurry. Inside the building, a group is gathered around a table where someone is handing out coins or medals. The artist used sharp lines to show the mix of rich and poor—one man in fancy clothes stands out, while others wear simple robes. The text at the bottom hints this might be about a special event or rule. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like Callot made these detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
![Christ Walking on the Water [second plate]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/2069f3bfe4cb2126/thumb.webp)