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Meeting of Margaret of Austria and Philip III [recto]

Jacques Callot

1612

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Meeting of Margaret of Austria and Philip III [recto] is a 1612 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1612 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white etching shows a group of people standing in a formal line. Some wear crowns or fancy robes, others hold staffs or books. The scene looks like a meeting or ceremony, with one person on a raised platform at the center. The background has a simple architectural frame, and the whole image feels stiff and precise. The artist used fine lines to create texture, like in the clothing folds or the crowns. This was done with etching, a technique that lets you carve into metal plates for sharp details. Want to see more of this style? Check out etching next.