Entry of His Highness, Representing the Sun

Jacques Callot, 1627

The image features elaborate floats and scenes. The upper half shows two carriages drawn by horse-like creatures. One float has a figure radiating light, while the other includes various figures, fountains, and plant decorations. The lower portion depicts figures in rugged terrain engaged in a laborious task, along with intricately arranged figures on a wave-like platform. The drawing emphasizes texture and ornamentation with detailed line work and shading.
Artist
Jacques Callot
Date
1627
Type
Print
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 15.5 × 24.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image features elaborate floats and scenes. The upper half shows two carriages drawn by horse-like creatures. One float has a figure radiating light, while the other includes various figures, fountains, and plant decorations. The lower portion depicts figures in rugged terrain engaged in a laborious task, along with intricately arranged figures on a wave-like platform. The drawing emphasizes texture and ornamentation with detailed line work and shading.

Jacques Callot