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Peasant Whipping his Donkey

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man leading a donkey from left to right across the scene. The horizon is low, with subtle land undulations. Some distant structures are visible to the left. The style features fine line work with detailed textures like clothing folds and tree bark. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of black on brownish paper. The man is seen with a cane and hat, guiding the loaded donkey. A barren tree on the right adds a dynamic touch.

Artwork Details

Date
1628
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3419 × 2423 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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