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Landscape with a Well

after Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching depicting a scene from an elevated point of view. On the left, a building with an archway and window with potted plants is visible. A figure stands under the archway. On the right, a well with a pulley system and a bucket is depicted. In the distance, there is a thatched-roof building on a mound with a tree nearby, emitting smoke from a chimney. The horizon is visible just above the roof of the distant building, with faint outlines of trees and structures. The etching features detailed and linear brushwork, depicting textures in buildings and natural elements. The color palette is monochrome, using varying shades of black, grey, and white to convey light and shadow, creating a calm atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century or later
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4238 × 2333 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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