Attack on a Coach
1633
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
Attack on a Coach is a 1633 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a chaotic scene of bandits attacking a horse-drawn carriage in a wooded area. The attackers, on foot and horseback, are armed with swords and clubs, while the carriage’s passengers seem to be fleeing or fighting back. Trees and a rocky hill frame the scene, and a few fallen figures lie on the ground. The French text below the image calls out the bandits as thieves, hinting this isn’t just a random attack—it’s a warning about violence and theft. The artist used fine lines to create drama and movement, even though it’s just black and white. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot made detailed prints with acid and needles.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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