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Eagle and Young

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a town, hills, and a large bird flying in the sky. The composition is divided by the horizon line. The lines are finely etched, creating a detailed appearance. The color palette is monochrome, using sepia-toned paper and dark ink lines. In the lower part of the image, there is a rocky formation with sparse vegetation and a tree branch. Sunlight is shown beaming through the sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1628
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3496 × 2579 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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