Almshouse

About this work

This black-and-white scene shows a group of people outside a long building with columns. Some folks are walking, others are sitting or leaning on sticks. One man in the front is holding a long pole, pointing toward the building. The ground looks uneven, and there’s a dog near the center. The artist used shading to make the scene feel three-dimensional, even though it’s just lines. This was a common way to create depth in etchings. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Callot made detailed prints.