The Two Crowns

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a crown above two hands holding a laurel wreath. The upper part of the image features a detailed crown with a face incorporated into its design, hovering in the sky. Below the crown, a pair of hands extends from the bottom center, delicately holding a laurel wreath. The landscape in the background is minimalistic, with sketch marks suggesting flowing garments or a hill, and a small structure is faintly outlined on a rocky formation off to the right. The style is reminiscent of early etchings where lines and shading create texture and depth.