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Celebration held in Florence in 1619. Engraving by Jacques Callot, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
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Celebration held in Florence in 1619. Engraving by Jacques Callot, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
Celebration held in Florence in 1619. Engraving by Jacques Callot, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery, Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe Engraving Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1914. Date of Artwork:1620 - 1635 ca.. Artist:Callot, Jacques
Mannelli, Anchise & C.
MAA-F-008006-0000
Media ID 33189587
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Brand Crest Fanciful Animal Festivity Country Festival Frame Games And Pastimes Representation Scene Means Of Communication Seventeenth Century Emblem Landscape Of River Courses
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This print captures a momentous celebration held in Florence in 1619, as depicted in an engraving by Jacques Callot. Housed within the esteemed Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, this artwork showcases the vibrant Baroque and Renaissance-Baroque styles that defined Europe during the first and second millenniums A. D. The scene portrayed is filled with lively energy and fanciful animals, transporting viewers back to a time of games, pastimes, and revelry. The seventeenth-century period comes to life through the intricate details of costumes and fashion worn by participants. The landscape surrounding them depicts meandering river courses, adding depth to the composition. Within the frame of this artwork lies an intriguing object—a representation of a crest or emblem shaped like an animal—adding another layer of symbolism to explore. This baroque masterpiece evokes a sense of festivity and joy that was characteristic of country festivals during this era. Dating back to 1620-1635 approximately, Callot's engraving showcases his exceptional artistic skills and attention to detail. It serves as both a historical document capturing a specific event in Florence's rich cultural heritage and as an exquisite work of art. This photograph was taken in 1914 by Mannelli Anchise & C. , preserving not only Callot's original creation but also providing us with a glimpse into how it has been appreciated throughout history. As we admire this image today, we are reminded once again of the enduring power that art holds in communicating stories from different periods across time.
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