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The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 1 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112]

Jacques Callot

1630

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque History Painting

Dominant colour

The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 1 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112] is a 1630 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1630 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a detailed etching of a scene from the Siege of La Rochelle. The etching is divided into sections, with a large coat of arms on the left and a busy scene of people on the right. The coat of arms features a crown and a shield with symbols, while the scene depicts a crowd of people gathered around a figure. In the background, there are buildings and a sense of chaos, with people running and reacting to the scene. The etching is done in a detailed and intricate style, with lots of fine lines and textures. The Siege of La Rochelle was a real event in history, and this etching is a powerful depiction of it. If you want to learn more about the artist who created this etching, look up Jacques Callot.