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The image shows multiple individuals gathered around a large basin. A man in ceremonial attire is holding an infant above the basin, with other individuals surrounding them. The people are dressed in elaborate historical clothing, with women wearing long dresses and men wearing cloaks and doublets. The background features draped curtains and columns, in a detailed crosshatch style suggesting it may be an engraving or etching.
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The image shows multiple individuals gathered around a large basin. A man in ceremonial attire is holding an infant above the basin, with other individuals surrounding them. The people are dressed in elaborate historical clothing, with women wearing long dresses and men wearing cloaks and doublets. The background features draped curtains and columns, in a detailed crosshatch style suggesting it may be an engraving or etching.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Baptism of the Prince of Spain

Jacques Callot

Date
1612
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 12.8 × 17.5 cm (5 1/16 × 6 7/8 in.) sheet: 13.7 × 18.5 cm (5 3/8 × 7 5/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1969.15.851
Credit line
R.L. Baumfeld Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
The Funeral Book of the Queen of Spain [Lieure 52-69]

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • architecture
  • Church
  • Costume
  • Baby
  • Figures

NGA object ID 52006. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.