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The Punishments

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a town square filled with a crowd gathered for a public event. Buildings and a tower are visible in the background, alongside a sky with clouds and flying birds. The scene includes a platform, gallows-like structures, a horse-drawn wagon, and diverse figures in different poses and clothing. The artwork is monochromatic, created using ink and white with detailed etching techniques to depict the busy gathering and architectural elements. Text within the image hints at the event depicted.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1624/1634
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
9343 × 5107 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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