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Piazza Santa Croce, Florence

Jacques Callot

1622

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Piazza Santa Croce, Florence is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1622 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching depicts a lively scene in Piazza Santa Croce, Florence, with a large crowd gathered in the square. In the foreground, a man dressed in a long robe and hat holds a drum and a stick, while others are shown in various poses, some on horseback. The background features buildings and a bridge, with people milling about. The artist's use of fine lines and intricate details creates a sense of energy and movement in the scene. The figures are depicted in a range of poses, from static to dynamic, adding to the overall sense of activity. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.