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Plan and Elevation of the Church near the House of Caiaphas

Jacques Callot

1619

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Plan and Elevation of the Church near the House of Caiaphas is a 1619 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1619 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a simple church interior with two views: a side cutaway and a floor plan. The walls are made of clean lines and shading, giving them a rough, textured look. Inside, there’s a small altar area marked with a cross and a door labeled "B." The roof slopes sharply, and the floor plan below shows a basic rectangular shape with a tiny room off to the side. The text at the bottom names this the "Church near the House of Caiaphas," which ties it to a biblical story. The artist used lines to show depth and shadow, making the space feel solid. Want to see more of this style? Check out etching to learn how artists like Callot made these precise, detailed prints.