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Title Page for Callot's "Various Italian Landscapes"

François Collignon

1630

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Landscape

Dominant colour

Title Page for Callot's "Various Italian Landscapes" is a 1630 ink by François Collignon, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: François Collignon
When & what style?: 1630 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a cityscape with a river full of small boats. On the shore, a few people walk near a tall tower. The background has domes and spires, all drawn in fine lines. The edges of the paper are decorated with swirls and scrollwork. The title at the top reads *"Diverse Vedute Designate in Fiorenza"*—that’s Italian for "Various Views of Florence." The artist’s name is also there, but it’s not the person who drew it. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints with acid and metal.