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Peasant Whipping his Donkey

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a man and a laden donkey walking from left to right. The horizon is low, showing distant hills and sparse trees. The illustration features delicate brushstrokes and a color palette of muted beige and black. A leafless tree is visible on the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
1628
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3427 × 2449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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