Reception at Mantua

Jacques Callot, 1612

This is a drawing of a group of figures in elaborate Renaissance clothing in an outdoor scene. The individuals are engaged in conversation or greeting each other. Some are bowing or presenting themselves courteously. The background includes architectural elements. The drawing focuses on intricate lines capturing the texture of the fabric and the formality of their interaction.
Kunstner
Jacques Callot
Datering
1612
Type
Print
Teknik
etching on laid paper
Mål
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 13 × 18 cm
Samling
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licens
Offentligt domæne, CC0

Billedbeskrivelse

This is a drawing of a group of figures in elaborate Renaissance clothing in an outdoor scene. The individuals are engaged in conversation or greeting each other. Some are bowing or presenting themselves courteously. The background includes architectural elements. The drawing focuses on intricate lines capturing the texture of the fabric and the formality of their interaction.

Jacques Callot