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Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Jacques Callot , 1622

Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Florence, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1622
Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Florence, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1622

Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Florence is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1622 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Florence is an etching on laid paper created by Jacques Callot around 1622. It is a representative work of the French artist, known for his prolific output of etchings that documented everyday life and landscapes.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a lively scene in Florence's Piazza Santa Maria Novella, capturing the architectural details and social atmosphere of the time. A man in the foreground observes the bustling piazza, filled with people, horses, and carriages.

Technique & Style

Callot's precise and expansive printmaking technique brings depth and atmosphere to the scene through the use of light and shadow, characteristic of Baroque art. The detailed buildings and textures surrounding the piazza demonstrate his skill in capturing intricate architecture.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jacques Callot

Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.

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