Artwork
The Large Miseries of War: The Strappado
The Large Miseries of War: The Strappado 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.
- 1923.277.9
- Credit line
- Charles W. Harkness Endowment Fund
About this work
Overview
The Large Miseries of War: The Strappado is a 1633 print by Jacques Callot, housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art. The work depicts a tumultuous street scene amidst war, highlighting the brutal treatment of a figure subjected to strappado torture.
Subject & Meaning
The print focuses on the harsh realities of war, illustrating the suffering of a tortured individual suspended by ropes, surrounded by indifferent or fleeing bystanders and marching soldiers. The scene conveys the cruelty and chaos of conflict.
Technique & Style
Callot employed sharp, expressive lines and dramatic perspectives to emphasize the violence and disorder. The composition's intensity reflects Baroque influences, with strong contrasts capturing the turmoil.
History & Provenance
Created in 1633, the print is part of Callot's 'The Large Miseries of War' series. It is currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Context
The work was produced during a period of widespread conflict in Europe, likely inspired by the Thirty Years' War. It critiques the inhumanity of war through vivid, unromanticized depiction.
Artist & collection
Artist
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…
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