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The Second Naval Battle

Jacques Callot

1614

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque History Painting

Dominant colour

The Second Naval Battle is a 1614 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1614 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This picture shows a chaotic battle at sea. Ships are crashing, cannons firing, and smoke filling the air. The waves are rough, and the ships look damaged—some are sinking or on fire. The artist used lots of lines to show the chaos, which makes the scene feel busy and intense. This style is typical of engravings, where lines create depth and movement. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like Callot made detailed prints.