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This is a drawing of an elaborate processional scene featuring anthropomorphic animals. A group of figures, depicted as a mix of human and feline features, are dressed in opulent Renaissance-style clothing. They are arranged in a procession moving towards the right side of the composition. At the forefront, a regal figure holds a staff or scepter while others around appear to be attendants or persons of high status. To the right, a horse is being led, adorned with decorative elements. In the background, there is a cityscape with ornate buildings and a bridge or archway leading into the town. Boats with tall masts are visible on the water. The style is characterized by finely detailed engravings typical of the Renaissance period.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Arrival at Valencia
Jacques Callot
- Date
- 1612
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- plate: 13 × 17.8 cm (5 1/8 × 7 in.) sheet: 14 × 18.6 cm (5 1/2 × 7 5/16 in.)
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1969.15.847
- Credit line
- R.L. Baumfeld Collection
- Time span
- 1601 to 1650
- Department
- CG-E
Portfolio and series
- Series
- The Funeral Book of the Queen of Spain [Lieure 52-69]
Subjects and terms
- French
- architecture
- Woman
- Horse
- Costume
- Figures
NGA object ID 52002. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.