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The Envoy of Tuscany Thanking the Queen

Jacques Callot

1612

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

The Envoy of Tuscany Thanking the Queen is a 1612 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1612 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching depicts a scene of a man kneeling before a queen, who sits on a throne. The queen is adorned with a large hat and a long dress, while the kneeling man wears a simple robe. To the right of the queen, a group of men stand, watching the scene unfold. In the background, a wall with a door is visible, adding depth to the composition. The overall mood of the etching is one of reverence and respect, as the kneeling man thanks the queen. To learn more about the Baroque movement, which this etching is a part of, explore the works of other artists from this period.