Who painted Scene of Pillage?

Scene of Pillage was painted by Jacques Callot in 1633.

Where can I see Scene of Pillage?

Scene of Pillage is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Scene of Pillage?

Scene of Pillage is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Scene of Pillage

Jacques Callot , 1633

Scene of Pillage is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1633 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in image: Israel ex. Cum Privel. Regis; across bottom of plate: Ces courages brutaux dans les hosteleries... / ... Quand on des a soulez, et seruis a leur mode. 4; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 74-C77-CWW

About this work

Overview

Scene of Pillage is an etching on cream laid paper created by Jacques Callot in 1633. It is one of over 1,400 etchings produced by the French Baroque printmaker.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a chaotic street scene where armed men attack a house, breaking in and dragging out occupants. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and other houses, with a focus on the violent confrontation.

Technique & Style

Callot's etching technique is characterized by sharp lines and dark shadows, which convey the chaos and disorder of the scene. The use of etching allowed for detailed rendering of the figures and landscape.

Context

The work reflects Callot's interest in documenting contemporary life, including military themes and social scenes. The print is accompanied by a French text describing the scene as brutal theft and disorder.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot (French: ; c. 1592 – 1635) was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine. He is an important person in the development of the old master print. He made more than 1,400 etchings that…