1619
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Plan of All the Important Places in Bethlehem is a 1619 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a detailed floor plan of a building with labeled rooms and a small 3D view of the same space. You can see a mix of straight walls, staircases, and numbered sections like "A" for a chapel or "D" for an altar. There’s also a compass-like shape at the top left, and a list of Italian terms describing each room’s purpose. The plan focuses on a place tied to Christian stories, with spots for altars, tombs, and a spot to celebrate Mass. The artist used fine lines to mark every corner and doorway, making it look almost like a puzzle. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot created these sharp, precise prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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