This is a detailed drawing of a public execution scene in a plaza. It features a bustling town square with medieval and Renaissance-style buildings in the background. Various structures and platforms surround the execution area, which includes gallows and punitive devices. A dense crowd gathers around an elevated platform in the center. The scene includes architectural features such as arched windows, towers, and detailed facades. Flocking birds fly across the sky, adding movement to the drawing. The style is reminiscent of Jacques Callot, known for detailed prints of similar scenes.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1624/1634
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 5105 × 2689 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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