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Jesus with the Pharisees

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with people in the foreground and a village surrounded by hills and trees in the background. A group of people is conversing on the left, while others work in wheat fields further away. The scene is depicted in detailed etching style, using fine lines to create texture and depth in the fields and trees. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of brown and black on cream-colored paper. Cross-hatching is used to create shadows and textures in the image. Trees frame the scene with their branches, directing the viewer's focus towards the central area.

Artwork Details

Date
1635
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3504 × 2915 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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