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The Betrayal

Jacques Callot

1624

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

The Betrayal is a 1624 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1624 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white etching shows a chaotic crowd of people in old-fashioned clothes. Some hold tall staffs with leaves, while others point or gesture wildly. In the background, a domed building sits on a raised platform, with more figures gathered around it. The artist used sharp lines to show movement and drama, making the scene feel tense. This style fits the Baroque period, where artists often packed scenes with action and emotion. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot created these detailed prints.