The Great Rock

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image features a coastal scene with rocks rising from the water. The rocks are intricately detailed with a style reminiscent of etching or engraving. In the background, the ocean meets the sky with small architectural structures on the rocks. Several boats float on the water, and there are birds in the sky. A ribbon with Latin text is carried by one bird. The color palette is monochromatic, and a decorative banner at the bottom encloses a coat of arms.