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Village Church

after Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image is a detailed etching of a countryside scene. A church is depicted to the right, with rolling hills beyond it. The horizon is low, emphasizing the vast sky. The etching uses fine lines to create bold and delicate details of the church, trees, and landscape. The color palette is monochromatic, contrasting dark strokes with a light background. In the distance, there is a body of water with a bridge and a small village on the horizon.

Artwork Details

Date
in or after 1635
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
5071 × 2744 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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