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Doe Mourning her Foal

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a landscape with two animals, potentially wolves or dogs, one sitting and the other lying down in a natural setting. The background shows rolling hills with trees, including two tall slender trees and one extending branches to the upper right. The artwork features intricate line work for texture and depth, using cross-hatching for shading. The color palette is monochrome, focusing on line quality and composition. The landscape extends with rounded bushes and sloping hills beyond the animals, creating a tranquil countryside setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1628
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3426 × 2505 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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