Piazza Santa Croce, Florence
1617
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 Santa Croce, Florence is a 1617 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a woman in a huge, flowing dress holding a giant harp. Behind her, a crowded street scene unfolds with tiny figures walking, riding horses, and gathering in groups. The buildings in the background look grand and detailed, with columns and arches. The woman’s oversized harp and dramatic pose suggest she might represent music or celebration. The tiny crowd below feels alive, like a bustling city square. Next, check out the technique: etching.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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