
The Stopping Place
Callot, Jacques · French
1621
- Medium
- etching and engraving on laid paper
- Classification
- Period
- 1601 to 1650
- Image size
- 5283 × 2811px
Description
The image shows an arched stone and wooden building to the left and a large, leafless tree to the right. Characters are engaged in various activities around the structure, including standing, sitting, and one figure on horseback facing towards the right. Closest to the building's entrance, a group of people gather, while others interact with objects or animals to the left of the structure. In the distance, more people and buildings are visible, adding depth to the scene. The etching technique is detailed with precise lines, presented in monochrome shades of black and white depicting depth through shadows and textures.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).