Artwork

A Capucin bringing thanks of the King of Bavaria

A Capucin bringing thanks of the King of Bavaria, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1612
A Capucin bringing thanks of the King of Bavaria, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1612

A Capucin bringing thanks of the King of Bavaria is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1612 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

A Capucin bringing thanks of the King of Bavaria is an etching on laid paper created by Jacques Callot in 1612. It is one of over 1,400 etchings produced by the artist, a prolific French printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a Capuchin friar conveying gratitude on behalf of the King of Bavaria, reflecting Callot's documentation of ceremonial and religious events. The scene is populated by figures in period attire, suggesting a specific historical or diplomatic occasion.

Technique & Style

Callot employed etching techniques to achieve a dramatic effect through the use of light and shadow. The print's style, characterized by detailed lines and a sense of depth, is typical of 17th-century etching.

Context

The work is part of Callot's broader output documenting scenes of military life, courtly events, and society, often incorporating detailed landscapes. It reflects the artist's interest in capturing the life and events of his time.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jacques Callot

Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.

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