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Coins [plate 9]

Jacques Callot

1630

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Coins [plate 9] 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 image is a collection of 12 coins, each with a unique design. The coins are arranged in four rows of three, with each coin featuring a different image or symbol. Upon closer inspection, you can see that each coin has a distinct border and design elements, such as crowns, animals, and human figures. The level of detail and craftsmanship that went into creating these coins is impressive. If you're interested in learning more about the art of etching, which was used to create this image, you might want to explore the work of Callot, Jacques.