The Re-embarkation of the Troops
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 Re-embarkation of the Troops is a 1614 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a chaotic battle scene with soldiers fighting on a beach. Some men are on horses, others are on foot, and a few lie wounded on the ground. In the background, ships are anchored near the shore, and smoke or dust fills the air. The title hints this is about moving troops, but the artist packed in so much action it feels like a real fight. Notice how the lines create shadows and texture—this isn’t just ink, it’s a way to show light and movement. Want to see how this technique works up close? Try engraving.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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