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View of Nancy

after Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape view from a slightly elevated perspective. There is a vast plain with a fortified city in the distance. The horizon is in the middle with the city skyline filled with spires and towers. To the right, there is a large tree extending from the side. Beyond the field, there are faintly outlined hills. The art style features precise linework with cross-hatching for shading. The color palette is monochromatic with black ink on a light background. In the foreground, there are riders on horseback with dogs, engaged in a hunt.

Artwork Details

Date
in or after 1635
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
5037 × 2688 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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