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.
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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
Print
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.