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Le Débarquement des Troupes

Jacques Callot

1628

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Baroque Baroque Marine

Dominant colour

Le Débarquement des Troupes is a 1628 by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1628 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a busy beach scene with soldiers marching in formation. Ships sit anchored near the shore, while tents and a small fort dot the background. The sky is full of dramatic, swirling clouds framing the top edge. The artist used sharp lines and cross-hatching to create depth and texture. Notice how the soldiers’ uniforms and the waves are all made with tiny, precise strokes. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how light and shadow work in prints like this.