Entry into Ferrara

1612

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of several figures on horseback, with some individuals dressed in cloaks and wide-brimmed hats. In the foreground, there are two prominent figures riding donkeys or horses, their forms defined by flowing garments and detailed shading. In the background, an organized group of figures can be seen, many of whom appear to be carrying long spears. The overall composition is detailed with intricate line work, and the scene is set against the backdrop of fortified architecture with towers hinting at an entrance or a city gate.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 12.5 × 17.9 cm (4 15/16 × 7 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 13.6 × 18.6 cm (5 3/8 × 7 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.843

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 55, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1924

  • Lieure, J. Jacques Callot. 5 vols. Paris: Editions de la Gazette des Beaux Arts, 1924-1927. Reprint. 8 vols. New York: Collectors' Editions, 1969.

Wikidata ID

Q65509750

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