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Plundering a Large Farmhouse

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is an image of an indoor scene set in an old kitchen or workshop. The room is busy with figures engaged in various actions, surrounded by pots, pans, and utensils. A fireplace on the right is emitting smoke. The figures are interacting in a chaotic manner. Some are in conflict, others are working, inspecting barrels, or lying on the ground. The detailed lines and shading depict motion and tension in the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1633
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4883 × 2189 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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