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The image depicts a ground-level view of a group of people near a rustic building with arched architecture. The horizon is not visible in the composition. A figure in a wide hat and cloak sits on the right, gesturing with an outstretched arm. The artwork shows detailed textures of clothing and stonework with careful brushstrokes or etching lines. The color palette is mainly monochromatic, using shades of brown and black for contrast. In the background, there are subtle tree forms framing the scene.
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The image depicts a ground-level view of a group of people near a rustic building with arched architecture. The horizon is not visible in the composition. A figure in a wide hat and cloak sits on the right, gesturing with an outstretched arm. The artwork shows detailed textures of clothing and stonework with careful brushstrokes or etching lines. The color palette is mainly monochromatic, using shades of brown and black for contrast. In the background, there are subtle tree forms framing the scene.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Almshouse

Jacques Callot

Date
c. 1622
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 5.5 × 8 cm (2 3/16 × 3 1/8 in.) sheet: 7.8 × 9.6 cm (3 1/16 × 3 3/4 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1969.15.484
Credit line
R.L. Baumfeld Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Capricci (Nancy series) [Lieure 428-477]

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • animal
  • Man
  • Building
  • Figures

NGA object ID 51639. 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.