Les deux grandes vues de Paris: Vue du Louvre

1629

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Les deux grandes vues de Paris: Vue du Louvre is a 1629 by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1629 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a busy riverside scene with a mix of old buildings and ships. On the left, a tall tower stands next to smaller houses and a bridge packed with people. Boats fill the river, some carrying passengers, others just floating. In the background, a long palace-like building lines the water’s edge. Notice how the artist used shading to make the scene feel three-dimensional, even though it’s just a drawing. The contrast between light and dark helps show depth in the buildings and boats. Check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.