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Entry into Ferrara

Jacques Callot

1612

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Entry into Ferrara 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 black-and-white scene shows a chaotic group of soldiers on horseback. Some men carry spears, others swords, and one person rides a mule. Buildings and a castle wall loom in the background, while soldiers on foot scramble around. The lines are sharp and busy, with lots of movement. The artist used a technique called etching to create this image, where lines are scratched into a metal plate. This made it possible to print many copies, which was useful for spreading ideas quickly. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot made prints like this.