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Bernardo

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing depicting a man kneeling under a tree surrounded by soldiers. The image shows a man beneath a tree with ropes hanging from the branches above him. In the foreground, there are armed soldiers on horses, while another group of soldiers marches in formation in the background. The landscape includes rolling hills, encampments, and small fortifications, suggesting a military setting. The drawing features detailed etchings that convey the tension and drama of the scene through line work depicting the figures and the natural surroundings.

Artwork Details

Date
1619
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
2810 × 4448 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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