1627
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Entry of M. de Couvonge and M. de Chalabre [extra plate] is a 1627 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a wild, crowded scene with people riding strange, half-animal creatures. A dragon-like beast spits flames near the center, while a group of riders—some holding staffs—charge forward. In the background, a few figures stand on a rocky outcrop, watching. The whole image is dark and scratchy, like it was drawn with sharp tools. The title at the top hints this might be a fancy way to show two men arriving somewhere important. The animals and chaos suggest this isn’t just a normal parade—it’s more like a dream or a story. If you like this wild style, look up etching to see how artists carve into metal to make prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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