The Re-embarkation of the Turks
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 Turks is a 1614 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a chaotic battle scene. Soldiers in hats and armor fight near a ship, while others drag wounded bodies on the ground. Flags wave, and a few figures point or struggle with weapons. The background has more ships and distant soldiers, but the focus is on the messy, crowded fight in the foreground. Notice how the artist used lots of tiny lines to build up shadows and textures—this makes the scene feel dramatic and busy. The way people are packed together shows how intense the moment is. If you like this style, look up engraving 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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