Who painted Floats and Participants?

Floats and Participants was painted by Jacques Callot in 1616.

Where can I see Floats and Participants?

Floats and Participants is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Floats and Participants?

Floats and Participants is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Floats and Participants

Jacques Callot , 1616

Floats and Participants is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1616 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Floats and Participants is an etching on laid paper created by Jacques Callot in 1616. It is a representative work by the artist, known for producing over 1,400 etchings during his career.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts four large parade floats, each with distinct themes and figures, accompanied by labels identifying geographical regions such as 'Asia' and 'Africa'. The floats feature various scenes, including camels, soldiers, and fantastical elements, while horsemen at the bottom are also labeled, though their identities remain unclear.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Callot's skill in etching, a technique involving scratching designs into metal plates to produce printed images. The composition blends detailed figures with expansive landscapes in the background, a characteristic of Callot's style.