The Review
1628
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.
See the richer artist page1628
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Review is a 1628 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a chaotic battle scene packed with tiny soldiers, horses, and cannons. In the foreground, a man on horseback stands out—he’s dressed in fancy armor and a wide-brimmed hat. The background is filled with rows of marching troops, some on foot, some on horseback, all crammed into a narrow space. Flags wave, smoke rises from guns, and the whole scene feels crowded and busy. The artist used a sharp, precise line to draw every soldier and weapon, making the scene look almost like a crowded stage. The tiny figures and detailed chaos suggest this wasn’t just a real battle but maybe a story or warning. If you like this style, check out the technique: etching.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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