Los jardines del palacio de Nancy

Jacques Callot, 1625

The view of a formal garden within a palace courtyard is shown from an elevated perspective, giving a sense of looking down from a structure. The horizon line is high with buildings framing the garden and a distant landscape in the background. The engraving style is detailed with fine lines, capturing intricate designs. The color palette is monochromatic in sepia tones. Figures can be seen in the garden engaging in various activities. In the middle, there are symmetrical geometric and ornamental garden beds surrounded by pathways and statues.
Artista
Jacques Callot
Fecha
1625
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
Aguafuerte sobre papel verjurado
Medidas
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 25,7 × 38,5 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The view of a formal garden within a palace courtyard is shown from an elevated perspective, giving a sense of looking down from a structure. The horizon line is high with buildings framing the garden and a distant landscape in the background. The engraving style is detailed with fine lines, capturing intricate designs. The color palette is monochromatic in sepia tones. Figures can be seen in the garden engaging in various activities. In the middle, there are symmetrical geometric and ornamental garden beds surrounded by pathways and statues.

Jacques Callot