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Spadino

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a bear and a man in a natural setting. The bear is standing upright, facing the man who is gesturing towards it. The background shows hills, trees, figures on horseback and on foot, and a small structure resembling a house or barn. There is an Italian inscription at the bottom. The drawing is detailed with precise line work and shading.

Artwork Details

Date
1619
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
2777 × 4415 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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