Entry of the Comte de Brionne, Representing Jason

Jacques Callot, 1627

This is a drawing depicting mythological elements. The image is divided into three sections. The top section shows a tall ship with multiple sails and a figurehead on the prow sailing in water, surrounded by figures reminiscent of mythological sea creatures. In the lower left section, there is a large tree with dense foliage on rocky terrain, with a dragon or serpent curled around its base. In the lower right section, a building with a domed roof is situated on large rocks. A winged creature is depicted playing a horn or trumpet on the rocks near the building. The drawing showcases intricate lines and shading, adding depth and detail to the natural and architectural features.
Artist
Jacques Callot
Date
1627
Type
Print
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 15.6 × 24.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing depicting mythological elements. The image is divided into three sections. The top section shows a tall ship with multiple sails and a figurehead on the prow sailing in water, surrounded by figures reminiscent of mythological sea creatures. In the lower left section, there is a large tree with dense foliage on rocky terrain, with a dragon or serpent curled around its base. In the lower right section, a building with a domed roof is situated on large rocks. A winged creature is depicted playing a horn or trumpet on the rocks near the building. The drawing showcases intricate lines and shading, adding depth and detail to the natural and architectural features.

Jacques Callot