Empfang in 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.
Künstler
Jacques Callot
Datierung
1612
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
Radierung auf Büttenpapier
Maße
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 13 × 18 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

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