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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 big group of people walking together in fancy clothes. Some wear hats, others hold hands, and a few carry musical instruments. Behind them, ships float in the water and a walled city rises in the distance. The artist packed a lot into the scene—look at the tiny details in the clothing and buildings. The mix of adults and kids suggests this might be a special event or journey. Want to know more? Try looking up etching to see how artists like Callot made prints like this.