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The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 4 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112]

French 17th Century

1630

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque History Painting

Dominant colour

The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 4 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112] is a 1630 ink by French 17th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: French 17th Century
When & what style?: 1630 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a printed plate with text and decorative borders. At the top, bold letters spell out a French phrase about a man named Callot. Below, there’s a smaller text block with more writing, and the edges are framed by ornate scrollwork with a crown-like design. The plate celebrates a historical event tied to a king’s victory. The text mentions a city called La Rochelle and a military campaign. Look up etching to see how this kind of print was made.