Plundering and Burning a Village
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
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Plundering and Burning a Village is a 1633 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This chaotic scene shows soldiers on horseback and foot smashing through a village. Smoke rises from burning buildings, and people scatter in panic—some running, others hiding. Animals lie dead or flee, while a wagon loaded with looted goods rolls toward the chaos. The artist used sharp lines to show the violence and disorder everywhere. Notice the tiny, detailed faces and figures—even in the chaos, each person looks distinct. The text below is in French, describing the cruelty of war. This style was common in the 1600s to show real suffering. Next, learn more about the technique: etching.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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