Piazza della Signoria, 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
Piazza della Signoria, Florence is a 1621 ink by Edouard Eckman, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a giant, robed figure looming over a crowded city square. Below, soldiers march in formation, while people scatter in fear. Buildings with tall towers and arched windows fill the background, and a few small statues stand around the square. The giant’s outstretched arm points toward the chaos, like a warning or a command. The scene looks dramatic, almost like a story about power and fear. If you like this style, check out woodcut to see how artists carved images into wood blocks.
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