Pillaging a Monastery
1633
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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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
Pillaging a Monastery is a 1633 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white scene shows soldiers looting a monastery. The building has a tall bell tower and arched doors, with people carrying off furniture and breaking in. Outside, a crowd gathers—some on horseback, others on foot—while a body lies on the ground. Trees and smaller buildings line the street, and smoke rises from the roof. The artist used sharp lines to show chaos and destruction. The text at the bottom hints this might be a story, not just a random event. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like Callot made prints like this.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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