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Two Knights

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a rider on horseback in a dynamic pose in the foreground. Another rider on horseback is in the distance to the right, holding a weapon or lance upright. The background features hills, trees, and faint architectural forms. The artwork is characterized by detailed linework and crosshatching for texture. The color scheme is monochromatic with shades of black and white. The sky above is clear with horizontally spaced lines.

Artwork Details

Date
1628
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3471 × 2666 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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