Ponte Vecchio, Florence

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etched depiction from the perspective beneath a large bridge. The composition shows the horizon just under the midpoint of the bridge's arch. Below the bridge, there are figures interacting with a body of water. In the background, there is another arched bridge and buildings along the riverbanks. The etching style uses detailed linear strokes to depict the scene. The color palette is monochromatic, with primarily black and dark brown lines on a light background.