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Landscape

after Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a fortified structure from a slightly elevated viewpoint, with precise linework resembling fine pen work. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of soft sepia or light brown ink on an off-white background. Human figures are present near the structure, which consists of a fortified wall with towers and battlements, leading towards a hill with more structures in the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
in or after 1635
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
5016 × 2500 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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