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The Slave Market

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a city scene with a wide urban landscape. There are people engaged in various activities, with some near a building on the right and others on a flight of stairs on the left. In the distance, there are buildings and structures, including a bridge over water with small boats. The line work is detailed, emphasizing architectural details and many figures. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of black and white. The sky is lightly illustrated with sparse lines indicating clouds.

Artwork Details

Date
1629
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
5080 × 2693 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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