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Title Page for "The Large Miseries of War"

Jacques Callot

1633

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque History Painting

Dominant colour

Title Page for "The Large Miseries of War" is a 1633 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1633 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a chaotic scene of war. On the left, a group of people—some holding weapons, others clutching children—look desperate. In the center, broken weapons like guns and drums lie scattered on the ground. On the right, more figures, some with hands raised, seem trapped or fleeing. The background has ships and a dark, stormy sky. The title at the top reads *"Les Miseres et les Mal-Heurs de la Guerre"* (The Large Miseries of War), hinting this is about the suffering of conflict. The messy lines and dramatic angles make it feel urgent and raw. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Callot used acid and sharp tools to create these intense prints.