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The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 8 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 8 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 shows a framed print with a dark, ornate border at the top. Inside, there’s a Latin title in bold letters and a block of small, cramped text below it. The scene depicted is unclear, but it looks like a busy, dramatic moment with tiny figures and architectural details. The print is an etching, which means the artist carved the design into metal and then inked it. This technique lets you see fine lines and shading, even in a small image. Look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.