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The Falconer

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image features a person riding a horse. The person is seated on the horse with their profile visible. They have a feathered hat, and their facial features are partially obscured. The person's hair is tied back and fits under the hat. They are dressed in a garment with gathered sleeves and wear a cape over their shoulders. A large tree is near the rider, and in the background, another figure on horseback is visible. Both riders are shown with detailed linework capturing the horses' form and motion. The scene is set in an open, illustrated landscape with minimal ground details and distant trees.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1617
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3155 × 3805 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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