The Defeat of the Turkish Cavalry
1614
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
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Defeat of the Turkish Cavalry is a 1614 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This crowded scene shows a chaotic battle with lots of movement. At the center, a man on a rearing horse wields a spear, while another soldier on foot holds a flag. Around them, soldiers clash with swords and guns, horses rear, and bodies lie scattered. The background has ships, a city, and swirling smoke or dust. Notice the tiny, detailed faces and weapons—every figure is packed into the scene, making it feel busy and intense. The artist used lines to create depth and drama, almost like a sketch come to life. Check out how this was made using engraving.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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