The Watermill

Jacques Callot or Follower of Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image features a low perspective of a river or canal. A nude figure is reaching towards the water on the left, while structures with arches and stairs are visible further along. The horizon, marked by trees and distant structures, is about a third up from the bottom, creating depth. Faint outlines of hills and buildings fill the background, blending into the sky. The style resembles a detailed etching, with controlled strokes for texture. The color palette is monochrome, with black lines contrasting the off-white paper.