Crow and Snail

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a snail on the ground with detailed lines on its shell. Above, a bird is flying with wings extended. In the background, there are hills, a few trees, a small structure, and sparse vegetation. The horizon divides the land from the clouds in the sky. The color palette is monochromatic, with expressive ink lines of varying thickness, using crosshatching and careful linework reminiscent of a classical etching style.