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Peasant Removing His Shoe

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man seated to the right leaning against a tree, with a donkey standing to the left. The background includes distant buildings and hills sketched with fine lines. The tree branches frame the right side, with detailed engravings for texture on the leaves and bark. The style is characterized by clear, precise lines typical of an etching. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing the contrast between dark lines and a light background. Softly etched details are seen in the distance, contrasting with bolder lines near the man and donkey.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1622
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3599 × 2647 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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