Plundering a Large Farmhouse
1633
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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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
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Plundering a Large Farmhouse is a 1633 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This chaotic scene shows a group of soldiers ransacking a farmhouse. Inside, people are scattered—some fleeing, others lying on the ground. The room is cluttered with broken furniture, tools, and scattered belongings. Outside, more figures rush in or loot, while a horse stands nearby. The dark, crowded lines make everything feel tense and messy. The artist packed in tiny details, like the soldier peeking through a window or the dog hiding under a table. The French text below warns about cruelty and violence, matching the scene’s harsh mood. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Callot used ink and metal plates to create these sharp, layered lines.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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