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Ponte Vecchio, Florence

Jacques Callot

1617

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Ponte Vecchio, Florence is a 1617 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1617 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a busy bridge over water, with people walking, swimming, and relaxing below. The bridge has two tall towers with windows, and a railing along the top. Underneath, small figures splash in the river while others sit on the banks. The background has distant buildings and more bridges in the haze. Notice how the artist used fine lines to show texture, like the ripples in the water or the patterns on the bridge. The scene feels alive but is drawn with sharp, precise marks. Want to see more like this? Try looking up etching.