The Palace Gardens at 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.
Kunstenaar
Jacques Callot
Datering
1625
Soort
Prent
Techniek
etching on laid paper
Afmetingen
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 25,7 × 38,5 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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