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Officer with Feathers in Cap, Seen from Behind

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures in military attire pointing towards a battlefield. The figures are dressed in elaborate military coats, tall boots, and hats adorned with feathers. They are standing on a plain and pointing into the distance, where there is a battlefield scene depicted with swirling skirmishes and strategically placed buildings. The scene is detailed with lines conveying movement.

Artwork Details

Date
1621/1624
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3484 × 3438 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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