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The Peasants' Revenge

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a village scene. The drawing depicts a village setting where various figures are engaged in different actions. The architecture of the buildings shows rustic, thatched rooftops lining a road. In the background, a small church or chapel is nestled among trees. The drawing uses intricate lines and hatching to suggest texture and depth.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1633
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4548 × 2306 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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