Piazza del Duomo, Florence

c. 1617

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows a high vantage point overlooking a bustling city square. The skyline of buildings is in the distance, blending into the mountainous landscape. On the left, a large figure of a man wearing a wide-brimmed hat and cloak stands atop a staircase, overseeing the scene. Intricate line work and fine etchings detail the architecture and crowd below. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of black, white, and grey. The square is filled with people engaged in different activities, showcasing a lively urban environment.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 5.5 × 8 cm (2 3/16 × 3 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 6.5 × 9.4 cm (2 9/16 × 3 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.144

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 260, State only

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1975

  • Jacques Callot: Prints and Related Drawings, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1975, no. 2, repro.

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

Q65074386

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