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Oyster with Pearl

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a drawing depicting a beach scene viewed from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is low, the sea meets the sky, and a figure is seated on the water. On the sandy shore, there is a large open seashell and a smaller shell nearby. In the distance to the right, three figures are standing near a cluster of rocks. Delicate, linear brushstrokes are used to depict the scene. The color palette is subdued, mainly composed of sepia tones, giving the image a soft and timeless quality.

Artwork Details

Date
1628
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3493 × 2604 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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