Fireworks on the Arno, Florence
1621
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1621
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Fireworks on the Arno, Florence is a 1621 ink by Edouard Eckman, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut shows a busy riverbank at night, packed with people watching a fireworks display over the water. A bridge spans the river in the background, with buildings and towers lining the shore. The scene is full of movement—some folks stand on the bank, others crowd near the water’s edge, and a few boats float nearby. The artist used sharp lines to show the excitement, but the faces are simple. This kind of print was made by carving into wood, then inking it to create the image. Look up technique: woodcut to see how it works.
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