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Restoration of the Aqueduct at Pisa

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a crowd of individuals in historical attire within a European cityscape. The background features tightly packed buildings and a domed structure. In the foreground, a group of elaborately dressed individuals are gathered, with one holding a document. A person stands under a parasol. To the right, workers and animals are shown engaging in labor activities. The scene portrays a mix of societal levels and hints at a historical event.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1614
Medium
engraving on laid paper [restrike]
Dimensions
4726 × 3599 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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