Arrival at Valencia

Jacques Callot, 1612

The image depicts multiple figures in historical attire. Men wear short breeches and doublets, while women wear long gowns with high collars. Some figures wear ruffled collars and hats. Facial features are stylized and figures appear calm. Details include unique hairstyles and jewelry. One figure leads a horse. The background features towers, arches, ships, and sea, suggesting a port city setting.
Artist
Jacques Callot
Date
1612
Type
Print
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 13.5 × 18.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts multiple figures in historical attire. Men wear short breeches and doublets, while women wear long gowns with high collars. Some figures wear ruffled collars and hats. Facial features are stylized and figures appear calm. Details include unique hairstyles and jewelry. One figure leads a horse. The background features towers, arches, ships, and sea, suggesting a port city setting.

Jacques Callot