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The Large Miseries of War:  Peasant's Revenge, by Jacques Callot, 1633

The Large Miseries of War: Peasant's Revenge

Jacques Callot

1633

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Large Miseries of War: Peasant's Revenge is a 1633 by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Jacques Callot
When & what style?
1633 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

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.

About the artist

Portrait of Jacques Callot
Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.

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