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Arrival at Valencia [recto]

Jacques Callot

1612

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Arrival at Valencia [recto] 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 a tight line. Some wear fancy clothes with big hats and coats, while others look like guards with swords. In the background, there’s a castle with towers and ships on the water. The artist used fine lines to show every detail, from the folds in the clothes to the faces of the crowd. The scene feels busy but orderly, like a parade or a formal visit. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot created these sharp, precise images.