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The Defeat of the Turkish Cavalry
The Defeat of the Turkish Cavalry is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1614 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
The Defeat of the Turkish Cavalry is an engraving on laid paper created by Jacques Callot around 1614. It is a representative work of Callot's extensive oeuvre, which comprises over 1,400 etchings.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic cavalry battle, with rearing horses and clashing soldiers. A rider on a white horse wields a spear, while others fight around him. The background shows burning ships and a city, with fallen figures scattered throughout, suggesting a historical military conflict.
Technique & Style
Callot employed sharp, dark lines to convey the drama and tension of the battle scene. The engraving technique, involving the use of metal plates, allowed for detailed and intricate renderings of the chaotic action.
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Artist
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…
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