The present invention relates to a nintedanib diethanesulfonate salt A-type crystal represented by formula (II), and also relates to a crystalline composition and pharmaceutical composition comprising the crystal, and preparation method and use thereof. An X-ray powder diffraction spectrum of the nintedanib diethanesulfonate salt A-type crystal of the present invention has a diffraction peak at about 14.64, 18.79, 19.31, 20.11, 21.20, 22.45 and 26.71° when represented via a 2¸ value. The nintedanib diethanesulfonate salt A-type crystal of the present invention has a stable property, is non-hygroscopic and difficult to degrade, and is particularly suitable for medicine production.
