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Rays of the Sun

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This drawing features a mirror in a barren landscape reflecting sunlight. There is a large sun in the upper left corner shining light towards the mirror, which is placed on a small rise in the terrain. The mirror is oval-shaped and reflects the sunlight. The landscape is simple, with outlines suggesting waves or rolling fields, a plant with flowers near the mirror, and faint outlines of distant structures or rocks in the background. The drawing uses delicate linework to depict the interaction between natural elements and man-made objects.

Artwork Details

Date
1628
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3427 × 2566 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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