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Landscape

after Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape viewed from a low vantage point across a body of water towards a distant city scene. The horizon line separates the cityscape from the sky. The city features towers and rounded structures, with a prominent tower. Textured rocks are depicted on the left. Boats are in the water, including a small boat with sails nearby and larger sailing vessels further away. The etching uses fine lines and detailing with a monochrome palette. The sky has wispy clouds outlined with fine lines.

Artwork Details

Date
in or after 1635
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
5038 × 2633 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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