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Title Page for "The Capricci"

Jacques Callot

1617

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Title Page for "The Capricci" is a 1617 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1617 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a black-and-white print with two winged figures holding up a crown and scroll. The scroll has fancy text in Latin, like *"Capricci di varie Figure"* and *"Don Lorenzo Medici."* Swirls and feathers frame the top, and wavy lines fill the bottom, almost like stormy clouds or waves. The text hints this is a title page for a series of strange, invented scenes—like a mix of fantasy and reality. The artist’s name, *Callot*, is tucked in the corner, and the whole thing looks hand-drawn with fine lines. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Callot made prints like this.