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Jacques Callot, vers 1628

This is a drawing featuring several figures in elaborate period attire gathered around a table. The figures are engaged in an activity, with various objects on the table. A candle illuminates the scene, and Latin text is inscribed around the edge of the oval image. The dark background enhances the central vignette.
Artiste
Jacques Callot
Datation
vers 1628
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Eau-forte et burin sur papier vergé
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to plate mark [irreg.]): 21,5 × 27,7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing featuring several figures in elaborate period attire gathered around a table. The figures are engaged in an activity, with various objects on the table. A candle illuminates the scene, and Latin text is inscribed around the edge of the oval image. The dark background enhances the central vignette.

Jacques Callot