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Man Cutting a Balm-Tree

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image features a man tending to a small tree in a stylized landscape. The horizon is low with mountains in the distance, and some structures are visible in the background. The artwork is created with fine lines, resembling etching or ink drawing. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of black and white. The man is depicted caring for the tree, surrounded by sparse vegetation, with taller trees framing the scene on the sides.

Artwork Details

Date
1628
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3450 × 2611 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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