Floats and Participants

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a series of elaborately adorned carriages and figures in a grand procession. The drawing features several scenes with various allegorical and mythological representations. In the upper left, there is a carriage labeled "Carro dell' Asia." Adjacent to it is "Carro dell' Africa." In the middle section, the "Carro di Marte e di Venere" is portrayed. Below, there are individual figures on horseback and foot soldiers, all richly dressed in period costumes, some labeled with names and titles indicating regal and military roles. The design suggests a ceremonial or festivities theme.