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The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 10 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 10 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 chaotic battle scene with ships, soldiers, and cannons. The foreground is packed with tiny figures fighting on land and water. Smoke and debris fill the air, making everything look messy and intense. The artist used sharp lines to show movement and chaos everywhere. Notice how the artist packed in so many details—every soldier, ship, and cannon is drawn with precision. This was made using a method called *etching*, where acid bites into metal plates to create lines. Try looking up etching to see how this technique works.