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The Little Trellis

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a detailed etching of a rural scene with various activities. The composition features a rustic building on the left, a group gathered under a pergola in the center, and a rider on a horse in the foreground. A large tree frames the scene on the right. The etching shows fine and intricate brushstrokes, typical of etching techniques, with a monochromatic color palette of black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1635
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4904 × 2477 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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