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Dolphins and Crocodile

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of three mythical sea monsters with serpentine tails swimming in a body of water. Their bodies twist and turn dynamically, with some appearing to splash or play in the water. In the background, there are landforms and possibly mountains or cliffs on the horizon. The drawing uses line work to depict movement in the water and the texture on the creatures.

Artwork Details

Date
1628
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3483 × 2611 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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