Piazza del Duomo, Florence

c. 1622

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image is an engraving of a cityscape seen from an elevated point. In the foreground on the left, a large figure stands looking out over a square. Beyond him is a lively square with people, horses, and carriages. Rolling hills and distant buildings form the horizon, and the sky above is expansive. On the right, there is a tall tower with a flag and an intricate cathedral. The engraving uses fine line work to depict architectural details and the crowd. The color palette is limited to black and gray, typical of engravings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 5.7 × 8.3 cm (2 1/4 × 3 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.194

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 474, State i/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

Q65074732

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