The Large Miseries of War: Peasant's Revenge
1633
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1633
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Large Miseries of War: Peasant's Revenge is a 1633 by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting shows a chaotic scene with people fighting and buildings on fire. It's interesting because the artist, Jacques Callot, was known for his detailed etchings, and this painting is a good example of his skill. He used a lot of detail to show the emotions of the people in the scene. You can learn more about the artist's style by looking up Jacques Callot.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
See the richer artist page