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The Siege of Breda [plate 5 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 5 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 shows a chaotic battle scene with soldiers, tents, and cannon fire. The foreground is packed with tiny figures fighting near a tree and buildings. In the background, more troops and smoke stretch across a wide landscape. Notice how the artist packed so many details into one image—every soldier, horse, and tent is drawn with sharp lines. This style was meant to feel dramatic and full of energy. Next, look up *etching* to see how artists like Callot made prints like this.