Piazza della Signoria, Florence
1622
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
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Piazza della Signoria, Florence is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a huge, dramatic crowd in a big square. Soldiers march in rows, while people gather on steps and balconies. A tower stands in the middle, and a tall figure in fancy clothes points toward the scene. The buildings look old and grand, with lots of windows and statues. The big figure might be a symbol, not a real person. The artist packed in tiny details—every face and soldier is different, but all fit together. Want to see more? Look up etching to learn how artists like this made sharp, detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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