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Landscape

after Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pastoral scene with a view of a landscape from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon line is visible, with hills rising above it and a village nestled on the horizon. The artwork features intricate line work typical of etching, conveying texture and depth through lines and hatching. The monochrome color palette consists of blacks and browns on a cream background. A figure walks with a dog, and a row of buildings is depicted along with trees framing the scene. The land extends into gentle slopes with structures in the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
in or after 1635
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4994 × 2600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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