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Beech Tree with the Bell (Faggio della campana) [plate X]

Jacopo Ligozzi

1612

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Beech Tree with the Bell (Faggio della campana) [plate X] is a 1612 ink by Jacopo Ligozzi, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacopo Ligozzi
When & what style?: 1612 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a small village scene with a lone tree at the center. A bell hangs from its branches, and a tiny house sits below it. Three people stand near rocks and a path—one holds a walking stick, another points upward, and the third looks down. The tree’s roots and branches twist around the bell, almost like a puzzle. The print’s rough lines and shadows make the scene feel alive, even though it’s just ink on paper. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists carve images into metal plates.

About the artist

Artist

Jacopo Ligozzi

Jacopo Ligozzi (1547–1627) was an Italian painter, illustrator, designer, and miniaturist. His art can be categorized as late-Renaissance and Mannerist styles.

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