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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 shows a formal scene with a queen sitting on a chair, wearing a crown and a long dress. She faces a man in a long robe, who gestures with his hands. To the right, a group of men and a boy stand together. In the background, there's a wall with a door. The queen's chair has a tall back with a ball on top, and her dress has a big collar. The man in the robe has a serious expression, and the people behind him look like they're watching the scene. The boy is small and stands in front of the men. This painting is an example of Baroque art, characterized by dramatic lighting and intense emotions. To learn more about this style, look into the Baroque movement.