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Shepherd Playing Flute

Edouard Eckman after Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a shepherd watching over animals, with a distant structure resembling a castle on the left. The style uses black and white contrasts to define the forms. The shepherd stands under a tree, with swirling lines indicating a breeze. The color palette is subdued, focusing on contrasts. The image conveys a serene moment with attention to line work and detail.

Artwork Details

Date
1621
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
3822 × 2657 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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