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Pride (Vanity)

Jacques Callot

1621

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Pride (Vanity) is a 1621 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1621 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a woman in an elaborate dress, with a peacock behind her. She holds a mirror in her right hand and has a small devil-like creature above her head. The woman's dress is detailed, with puffy sleeves and a large collar. The peacock is also intricately drawn, with its feathers spread out behind the woman. The devil-like creature has wings and a tail, and appears to be flying above the woman's head. The etching is an allegory of pride, with the woman representing vanity and the peacock symbolizing pride. To learn more about this style of art, look into the Baroque movement.