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Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Edouard Eckman after Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bird's-eye view of a busy scene. A large figure dressed in period attire, wearing a cape and hat, stands on the left side. The horizon is positioned above the center with a cityscape of buildings. In an open space, small figures are engaged in various activities with vehicles in motion. The buildings are detailed with fine lines, and figures and objects in the foreground are depicted with simpler outlines. The color palette is black and white, creating high contrast.

Artwork Details

Date
1621
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
3768 × 2669 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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