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Crow and Snail

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a bird flying down towards a snail on a textured surface. The snail has a spiral shell and is moving across the surface. In the background, there are trees, a house-like structure, and hills. The artwork is characterized by fine linework and hatching, creating texture and shading. The color palette is monochrome with shades of beige and brown.

Artwork Details

Date
1628
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3511 × 2714 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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