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The Circumcision

Jacques Callot

1631

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

The Circumcision is a 1631 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1631 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is an etching of a religious scene. It shows a large room with a high ceiling and many columns. In the center, there is a table with a baby on it. Many people are standing around the table, and some are holding the baby. The room is very detailed, with many lines and patterns. The etching is very intricate, with many small details that make it look realistic. The artist used a technique called etching to create this image. This technique involves using acid to carve a design into a metal plate, which is then used to print the image. The result is a very detailed and intricate image with many fine lines and textures. If you're interested in learning more about etching, you could look up the technique of etching.