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Arrival at Valencia

Jacques Callot

1612

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Arrival at Valencia is a 1612 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1612 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a group of soldiers and officials walking in a line. They wear fancy coats, hats, and boots, with some carrying swords or holding papers. Behind them, a city with towers and ships is drawn in the distance. The artist used sharp lines to show the texture of armor and fabric. Notice how the crowd’s faces are all slightly different—some look serious, others curious. Check out the technique: etching to see how artists like Callot made these detailed prints.