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The image shows a building with a triangular pediment and multiple arches in its design. There are people scattered throughout the scene. The vantage point is slightly elevated, capturing the architecture and the people. The horizon is not visible, framed by structures and figures with the building at the center. Figures are positioned close and far engaged in different activities. The etching style shows fine lines with detailed clothing and architecture. The color palette is monochrome with primarily blacks and whites, emphasizing contrast and detailed line work. On the right, there is a large figure seated with a draped garment, possibly guiding towards the building or the people.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Almshouse
Jacques Callot
- Date
- c. 1617
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- plate: 5.5 × 8.1 cm (2 3/16 × 3 3/16 in.) sheet: 6.5 × 9.4 cm (2 9/16 × 3 11/16 in.)
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1949.5.135
- Credit line
- Rosenwald Collection
- Time span
- 1601 to 1650
- Department
- CG-E
Portfolio and series
- Series
- Capricci (Florence series) [Lieure 214-263]
Subjects and terms
- French
- etching
- architecture
- animal
- Man
- Building
- Figures
NGA object ID 36576. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.