Entry of M. le Comte de Brionne, Grand Chamberlain of His Highness,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.
Művész
Jacques Callot
Datálás
1627
Műfaj
Grafika
Technika
etching on laid paper
Méretek
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 15,6 × 24,4 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

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