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View of the Festival

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an oval-shaped arena filled with horses and riders, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers on a platform and nearby buildings. There are figures engaged in a performance or procession, some on horseback and others on foot, wielding props or instruments. The scene is detailed with ornate buildings, suggesting a historical or culturally significant setting. The drawing has detailed line work and captures the energy and complexity of the scene from an elevated perspective.

Artwork Details

Date
1616
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4338 × 3288 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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