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The Marriage at Cana

Jacques Callot

1618

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

The Marriage at Cana is a 1618 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1618 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a group of people gathered around a long table covered with food and dishes. A man at the center wears a halo of light, while others stand or sit, some holding plates or serving food. One person kneels by a basket of bread, and another stands with a child. The scene looks busy but orderly, with light rays shining down on the man. The artist used a technique that lets them draw fine lines and textures, like the folds in the tablecloth or the details on the dishes. This style was common in the 1600s. Next, look up *etching* to see how artists like this made detailed prints.