Entry of Marie de Medici into Amsterdam [plate 6 of 6]
1638
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1638
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching depicts a grand procession, with Marie de Medici at its center, entering Amsterdam. She is seated in a lavish carriage, surrounded by a retinue of people on horseback and on foot. The scene is set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky. A dog is seen running in front of the procession, adding a sense of movement and energy to the scene. The etching is rendered in fine detail, with intricate lines and textures that bring the scene to life. For more on this style of printmaking, look up the technique of etching.