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This is a drawing depicting three figures in a narrow street or alley with classic architecture in the background. One figure is restraining another who is on the ground, while a third figure with a sword is involved. The artwork is detailed with intricate lines and shading on the figures and architecture, creating a strong narrative quality. The text beneath the image provides context about the encounter.
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This is a drawing depicting three figures in a narrow street or alley with classic architecture in the background. One figure is restraining another who is on the ground, while a third figure with a sword is involved. The artwork is detailed with intricate lines and shading on the figures and architecture, creating a strong narrative quality. The text beneath the image provides context about the encounter.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Bastiano

Jacques Callot after Matteo Rosselli

Date
1619
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 13 × 8.5 cm (5 1/8 × 3 3/8 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1969.15.334
Credit line
R.L. Baumfeld Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Miracles of Our Lady of the Annunciation, Florence

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Seated figure
  • Death
  • Costume
  • Building
  • Figures

NGA object ID 51487. 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.