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The Float of Mount Parnassus

after Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed etching of a crowded scene with figures in classical attire gathered on jagged rock formations. The horizon is implied at the bottom, with fine lines and shading used throughout. The figures appear to be in a ceremonial gathering on the rugged landscape. The artwork is in a monochromatic palette of gray and ochre tones.

Artwork Details

Date
1616 or later
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4516 × 3155 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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