H Beard Print Collection
1616
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1616
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a crowded mountain scene. Hundreds of tiny figures climb steep slopes under a grand arch. At the top sits a throne with a coat of arms. It’s an old parade print from 1616 Florence. The artist packed every inch with detail—faces, banners, even leafy wreaths. You can almost read the tiny Latin captions around the edges. Look up Callot, Jacques to see more of his busy street scenes.