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The Betrayal

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of figures positioned in an outdoor setting. The image shows figures with spears and a torch arranged in a semi-circle under trees. Some figures appear to be gesturing or in motion. In the background, there are trees, landscape lines, and a distant structure resembling a building or cityscape on the right. The drawing is detailed and intricate, with fine lines and hatching techniques defining the characters and foliage. The text at the bottom reads "Israel ex. cum privit. Regis."

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1631
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
1566 × 2427 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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