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Attack on a Coach

Jacques Callot

1633

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Attack on a Coach is a 1633 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1633 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a chaotic scene of bandits attacking a horse-drawn coach in a wooded area. The coach is surrounded by armed men on horseback and foot, while others lie on the ground, possibly wounded or dead. Trees frame the scene, and the sky is dark with swirling clouds, adding to the sense of danger. The text below the image is in French, describing the violence and robbery. This was a common theme in Baroque art to warn travelers about crime. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like Callot created detailed prints.