Piazza Presso alla Porta al Prato
1622
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1622
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a crowded Italian square near a gate. Buildings lean at odd angles. People and carts fill the space. Jacques Callot made this in 1622 using etching. He etched straight onto metal plates with acid. The lines look crisp in the shadows. See how he packs every inch with life. Look for the small dog near the center.
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