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Shepherd and Ruins

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image features an old, partially ruined building with various arches and textured walls. A figure of a man with a wide-brimmed hat and a staff stands on the right, while small animals are near the building. Two figures walk towards an archway on the left. The scene has a monochromatic color palette dominated by light brown and black hues.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1622
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3430 × 2298 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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