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The Queen Laying the First Stone for the Church of the Poor Clares in Spain [verso]

Jacques Callot

1612

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

The Queen Laying the First Stone for the Church of the Poor Clares in Spain [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 etching depicts a scene where a woman, possibly a queen, is laying the first stone for a church. She is surrounded by people, including a man holding a staff and another man kneeling beside her. The background shows buildings and other figures. The woman is dressed in elaborate clothing, and the scene appears to be a formal ceremony. The etching is detailed, with fine lines and textures that give it a sense of depth and realism. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.