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The Siege of Breda [plate 3 of 6]

Jacques Callot

1628

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque History Painting

Dominant colour

The Siege of Breda [plate 3 of 6] is a 1628 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1628 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a detailed, black-and-white map-like scene of a battle. You can see soldiers, horses, and buildings spread across a landscape with winding roads and a river. The top edge has a decorative border, and there’s a shield with a crown in the corner. The tiny figures show a chaotic but organized fight, with labels marking different spots. The artist used fine lines to create texture and depth, almost like a sketch. If you like this style, look into etching to see how artists like Callot made these precise, layered prints.