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Construction and Fortification of the Port of Livorno

Jacques Callot

1614

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Construction and Fortification of the Port of Livorno is a 1614 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1614 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a busy harbor scene. A man in a big hat and fur cloak stands front and center, pointing toward a shipyard. Workers haul wood and stones while others climb scaffolding. In the background, a city wall and towers rise. On the left, a group of people watches from a wall, some pointing or chatting. The artist packed a lot into this small space. The mix of action and stillness makes the scene feel alive, even though it’s just lines on paper. Want to know more? Try looking up engraving.