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Piazza Publicca, Siena

Italian 17th Century (Formerly attributed to Jacques Callot)

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a busy square from an elevated point of view. In the center, there is a tall tower, flanked by a building with arches and ornate windows. The detailed drawing uses intricate linework and a monochromatic color palette. People are depicted walking and interacting in the foreground, while buildings shape the urban setting in the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1610-1660
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3873 × 2983 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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