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Peasant Removing His Shoe

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a rural scene with a man resting against a tree and a donkey standing nearby. Buildings and vegetation can be seen in the distance below the low horizon. The artwork features a monochrome color palette and intricate line work, creating contrast between the foreground and background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1617
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3950 × 2889 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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