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Coins [plate 2]

Jacques Callot

1630

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Coins [plate 2] is a 1630 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1630 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sheet shows sixteen small, black-and-white circles arranged in four rows. Each circle looks like a coin or medal, with a picture on one side and a fancy coat of arms on the other. Some images show people in armor or robes, while others have symbols like lions, eagles, or tools. The lines are sharp and detailed, almost like they were scratched into the paper. The coats of arms include names, numbers, and tiny crowns, which were likely used to show family or royal status. The artist signed it in the corner, and the paper has a textured look, like old paper does. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made these precise lines.