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The Massacre of the Innocents

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a city scene. The image depicts a crowded city street with numerous figures, grand architectural structures, and a chaotic atmosphere. The people are in motion, some on the ground and others running or in conflict. The architecture features columns, arches, and statues, with a broad avenue leading into the distance towards more buildings and a cloudy sky.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1618/1620
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3333 × 4316 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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