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Man Attending a Fire

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a figure tending to a large fire with a stick. The flames are animated and dynamic, reaching high into the sky. The ground is depicted with simple brushstrokes, and in the background, there are hills with a structure on top. The horizon is defined by the hills, while the sky has minimal details. The color scheme is monochrome, using stark lines against a light background.

Artwork Details

Date
1628
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3664 × 2564 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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