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The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 3 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112]

Abraham Bosse

1630

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque History Painting

Dominant colour

The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 3 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112] is a 1630 ink by Abraham Bosse, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Abraham Bosse
When & what style?: 1630 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a busy battle scene with soldiers, cannons, and a walled city under attack. The middle section has a chaotic fight near ships and buildings, while the sides are packed with fancy scrollwork and coats of arms. The whole thing is drawn in black lines on a light background, with a bold title at the top. The text at the bottom calls it *"Lentrée du Roi à la Rochelle"*—meaning the "King’s entrance" to the city, not the siege itself. The artist used sharp, precise lines to show both action and decoration. Want to see more? Check out the technique: etching.