Embarquement à Gênes

Jacques Callot, 1612

This is a drawing of several figures in Renaissance clothing. The figures are depicted in elaborate costumes, with ruffled collars and draped garments. The central figures are interacting, and there is a sense of movement as some figures face each other. In the background, there are architectural elements suggesting a town or city scene. The drawing has a textured, illustrative quality reminiscent of engravings from the period, with detailed attention to the fabric and form of the attire.
Artiste
Jacques Callot
Datation
1612
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Eau-forte sur papier vergé
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 13 × 18 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing of several figures in Renaissance clothing. The figures are depicted in elaborate costumes, with ruffled collars and draped garments. The central figures are interacting, and there is a sense of movement as some figures face each other. In the background, there are architectural elements suggesting a town or city scene. The drawing has a textured, illustrative quality reminiscent of engravings from the period, with detailed attention to the fabric and form of the attire.

Jacques Callot