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Piazza della Signoria, Florence

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a public square with military or ceremonial guards on horseback and on foot. A large building with arches and a tower is in the center, with a statue or figure pointing towards the scene in the foreground. Another figure is elevated to the left. Surrounding buildings have windows and balconies, creating a detailed and busy composition.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1622
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3413 × 2433 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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