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The Envoy of Tuscany thanking the Queen [verso]

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 [verso] 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 image shows a scene with several people. A man sits on a chair, wearing a large hat and a long coat. He has a ruff around his neck. Another man stands before him, also wearing a long coat. To the right, a group of men are gathered, looking at the seated man. The background is a wall with a doorway. The scene appears to be a formal meeting or ceremony. The men are all dressed in formal attire, and the atmosphere seems solemn. The artist has used etching to create a detailed and intricate image. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.