1622
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Florence is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a tall figure in a wide-brimmed hat and long coat standing on a raised platform. Below him, a busy square fills with tiny people walking, riding horses, and gathering in groups. In the background, grand buildings line the street, with a river and more crowds at the bottom. The artist used sharp lines to pack lots of detail into a small space, making the scene feel crowded but orderly. This style was common in the 1600s for capturing bustling city life. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot created intricate prints using acid and metal plates.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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