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The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 9 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 catalogue

Dominant colour

The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 9 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112] is a 1630 ink by French 17th Century, a Baroque work, depicting catalogue, 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 print shows soldiers attacking a walled city by sea and land. Smoke rises from cannon fire. Boats fill the harbor. The artist used two print methods together. Etching cuts lines in acid. Drypoint scratches fuzzy edges into the metal plate. Look for faint lines in the sky. They add motion to the battle. Try drypoint next time you’re at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.