This is a drawing of a scene in an ornately decorated hallway. The image shows several elaborately dressed figures engaging in social interaction. One figure on the right is gesturing towards a well-dressed pair on the left, who stand near a stone pillar. In the background, more figures are depicted in motion. The scene is framed by decorative arches and doorways, adding depth to the central interactions. The artwork uses detailed line work to convey texture and detail in the figures and architectural elements, suggesting a historical or theatrical setting.
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This is a drawing of a scene in an ornately decorated hallway. The image shows several elaborately dressed figures engaging in social interaction. One figure on the right is gesturing towards a well-dressed pair on the left, who stand near a stone pillar. In the background, more figures are depicted in motion. The scene is framed by decorative arches and doorways, adding depth to the central interactions. The artwork uses detailed line work to convey texture and detail in the figures and architectural elements, suggesting a historical or theatrical setting.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Capucin bringing thanks of the King of Bavaria

Jacques Callot

Date
1612
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 13 × 18 cm (5 1/8 × 7 1/16 in.) sheet: 13.5 × 18.7 cm (5 5/16 × 7 3/8 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1969.15.853
Credit line
R.L. Baumfeld Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

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

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Woman
  • Costume
  • Sword
  • Dress
  • Man

NGA object ID 52008. 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.