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The image shows a group scene with multiple individuals mostly visible from the knees up. In the center, a bishop is standing behind a font, extending his arm forward as if to sprinkle water on a small child held by another man. The bishop wears a mitre and a long robe. The child is unclothed and extended towards the font, held by a man. Other individuals in the scene wear period-specific clothing, including prominent collars and layered garments. Various headgear is worn, including distinct veiled hats by some women. The group is surrounded by large columns and curtain-like drapery, creating a formal ambiance. Some attendees carry staffs.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Baptism of the Prince of Spain
Jacques Callot
- Date
- 1612
- Medium
- etching on laid paper [restrike]
- Dimensions
- sheet: 71 × 46.5 cm (27 15/16 × 18 5/16 in.)
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1986.50.128
- Credit line
- Transferred from The Library of Congress
- Time span
- 1601 to 1650
- Department
- CG-E
Portfolio and series
- Series
- The Funeral Book of the Queen of Spain
Subjects and terms
- French
- Costume
- Baby
- Water
- Man
- Figures
NGA object ID 67807. 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.