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Entry into Ferrara [recto]

Jacques Callot

1612

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Entry into Ferrara [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 chaotic crowd of soldiers on horseback and foot, packed tightly together. Some wear wide-brimmed hats, others carry spears or swords. A few figures on the left hold banners, while a horse in the center rears up, nearly kicking a soldier. The background has a castle with a winding staircase, and the sky looks stormy. Notice how the artist used sharp, jagged lines to show movement and tension. The scene feels crowded and dramatic, like a moment of conflict or arrival. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists carve images into metal plates.