Oyster with Pearl
1628
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Oyster with Pearl is a 1628 ink by Jacques Callot, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a large oyster shell with a pearl inside, sitting on the ground. The shell is open, and the pearl is visible. In the background, there are three figures standing to the right, and a body of water with a small boat in the distance. The scene is set against a backdrop of rocks and hills, with a few lines suggesting the presence of trees or other foliage. The overall atmosphere is one of serenity and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this etching, you might want to look up Callot, Jacques.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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