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Courtyard of a Farm

Jacques Callot

1617

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Courtyard of a Farm is a 1617 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1617 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a farm courtyard. There's a large building with an arched doorway, and another building with a ladder leaning against it. A man is leading a horse-drawn cart. A dog is running in the foreground. The scene is depicted in a detailed, realistic style. The etching technique creates a sense of texture and depth. If you're interested in more art like this, you might want to look into the work of Jacques Callot.