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Landscape with Figure and Boat

after Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape scene with a river or waterway. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, looking out over the water. In the background, there is a cityscape with small buildings and a few tall structures. To the right, there is a rustic house with a tiled roof, partially shaded, and a woman visible in a window. The scene is depicted in monochromatic engraving, showing clouds and sunlight radiating from the upper right corner. A person with a walking stick is on the left, observing a boat on the water. The color scheme is limited to black and beige tones, typical of fine etching.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century or later
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4105 × 2289 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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