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The Landing of the Troops

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving showing a scene with figures on land and sea from an elevated viewpoint. There are ships near the shore, soldiers marching on sandy terrain, and groups of people in the distance. The depiction is enclosed in a decorative cartouche with intricate line work. The color scheme is monochrome with black ink on a cream background.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1628/1631
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
5249 × 1933 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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