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The Peasants Avenge Themselves

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a scene with many figures engaged in combat among trees. The trees are detailed, with flowing lines. In the distance, there are buildings and a church under the sky. The composition has a high horizon with a monochromatic color palette of black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1633
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4993 × 2266 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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