The Entry into Jerusalem
1635
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
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Entry into Jerusalem is a 1635 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This crowded scene shows a parade of people on horseback and foot, moving through a city. Palm trees line the street, and buildings rise in the background. The crowd waves branches, some kneeling or reaching up, while a few figures on horseback lead the way. Everyone is dressed in flowing robes, and the whole scene feels busy and alive. Notice how the artist used sharp, precise lines to show every detail—even the folds in the robes and the leaves on the trees. This isn’t paint; it’s an etching, where the design is scratched into metal and inked. Want to learn more? Check out etching to see how this technique works.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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