Arrival at Valencia

1612

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of an elaborate processional scene featuring anthropomorphic animals. A group of figures, depicted as a mix of human and feline features, are dressed in opulent Renaissance-style clothing. They are arranged in a procession moving towards the right side of the composition. At the forefront, a regal figure holds a staff or scepter while others around appear to be attendants or persons of high status. To the right, a horse is being led, adorned with decorative elements. In the background, there is a cityscape with ornate buildings and a bridge or archway leading into the town. Boats with tall masts are visible on the water. The style is characterized by finely detailed engravings typical of the Renaissance period.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 13 × 17.8 cm (5 1/8 × 7 in.)
    sheet: 14 × 18.6 cm (5 1/2 × 7 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.847

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 59, State ii/iii


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

Q65509755

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