Restoration of the Aqueduct at Pisa

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of figures engaged in a scene involving a construction project near a historical cityscape. In the foreground, the image features a central figure pointing, surrounded by others who appear to be engaged in a discussion. They are dressed in historical European clothing. In the background, there is a city with distinctive architecture, including domed buildings. Several people are visible working on the construction of an aqueduct or canal, with animals assisting in the labor. The composition details an organized scene of supervision and labor in a landscape setting.