Who painted The Large Miseries of War: Execution on the Wheel?

The Large Miseries of War: Execution on the Wheel was painted by Jacques Callot in 1633.

Where can I see The Large Miseries of War: Execution on the Wheel?

The Large Miseries of War: Execution on the Wheel is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Large Miseries of War: Execution on the Wheel?

The Large Miseries of War: Execution on the Wheel is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Large Miseries of War: Execution on the Wheel

Jacques Callot , 1633

The Large Miseries of War: Execution on the Wheel is a print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1633 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1923.277.13
Credit line: Charles W. Harkness Endowment Fund

About this work

Overview

The Large Miseries of War: Execution on the Wheel is a print by Jacques Callot, created in 1633. It is a work of history painting held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a crowded scene centered on an execution by breaking on the wheel, with a figure in robes nearby. The accompanying French text describes the punishment.

Technique & Style

Callot employed sharp lines and heavy shadows to convey the chaos of the crowd, creating a dramatic visual effect.

Context

This work is characteristic of the Baroque movement, known for its dramatic and emotionally charged representations.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot (French: ; c. 1592 – 1635) was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine. He is an important person in the development of the old master print. He made more than 1,400 etchings that…