1634
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Frontispiece for The Order of the White Penitents at Nancy is a 1634 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a woman in a long robe standing on a rocky base, her arms outstretched. Above her head floats a cross with a crown, and she looks upward. Two robed figures kneel below her, one holding a book, the other a scroll. The background has a wavy, cloud-like texture, and the whole scene is framed by ornate architectural details. The woman’s pose and the cross suggest she’s a religious figure, possibly connected to suffering or devotion. The Latin words *"In Tocius"* on the shield below might hint at a group or motto, but it’s hard to read. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot made prints like this.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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