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Embarkation at Genoa [recto]

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of several figures in Renaissance clothing. The figures are depicted in elaborate costumes, with ruffled collars and draped garments. The central figures are interacting, and there is a sense of movement as some figures face each other. In the background, there are architectural elements suggesting a town or city scene. The drawing has a textured, illustrative quality reminiscent of engravings from the period, with detailed attention to the fabric and form of the attire.

Artwork Details

Date
1612
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4749 × 3355 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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