Ravaging 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
Ravaging and Burning a Village is a 1633 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a chaotic scene of a village in flames. Soldiers on horseback and foot charge through the streets, while buildings burn and smoke fills the air. People run in panic, some carrying belongings, and a tall church tower stands in the background. The artist used sharp lines to show movement and chaos, making the scene feel urgent. This style was common in Baroque art, which often showed drama and emotion. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot made detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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