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Piazza della Signoria, Florence

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a scene from an elevated position, showing a figure standing on steps overlooking a busy square. The background includes architectural structures and a gathering of people, horses, and carriages. A figure in ornate attire points toward the plaza, while the buildings and a tower in the distance frame the bustling activity within the square. The brushstrokes are detailed and linear, creating a complex scene with a color palette dominated by sepia tones.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1622
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3416 × 2466 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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