Entry of His Highness on Foot
1627
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Entry of His Highness on Foot is a 1627 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a long, crowded staircase packed with people watching someone important walk up. The crowd is packed tight on both sides, some standing, some sitting, all facing the same way. At the top, a bright light shines down from the ceiling, and the walls are decorated with fancy carvings and statues. The title at the bottom says "Entry of His Highness on Foot," which hints this is a big, formal event. The artist used lines and shadows to make the scene feel busy and dramatic. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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