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.
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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
Print
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

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