Scene of Pillage
1633
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
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
Scene of Pillage is a 1633 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white scene shows a chaotic street where armed men are attacking a house. People inside and outside are scattered—some running, others fighting or falling. The building looks old, with a wooden porch and small windows, while trees line the background. The artist used sharp lines to show the chaos, almost like a sketch. The text below is in French, describing the violence. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create detailed prints like this.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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