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Reception of the Envoy of Poland

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of people in historical attire. Most are standing, while one person is seated on a throne-like chair on a platform. The seated individual is positioned towards the right, listening to a kneeling figure in front of them. The person on the throne wears an elaborate garment, a cloak, and has styled hair. Other figures are standing, dressed in historical clothing typical of the Renaissance period. Two men in the foreground have their backs to the viewer. The background shows paneled walls or tapestries, suggesting a grand hall or court setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1612
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4361 × 3244 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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