Who painted The Large Miseries of War: Title Page?

The Large Miseries of War: Title Page was painted by Jacques Callot in 1633.

Where can I see The Large Miseries of War: Title Page?

The Large Miseries of War: Title Page is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Large Miseries of War: Title Page?

The Large Miseries of War: Title Page is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Large Miseries of War: Title Page

Jacques Callot , 1633

The Large Miseries of War: Title Page 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.: 1923.277.1
Credit line: Charles W. Harkness Endowment Fund

About this work

Overview

The Large Miseries of War: Title Page is a print by Jacques Callot, created in 1633, serving as the title page for a series of prints. It is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a title page surrounded by scenes of soldiers and civilians amidst chaos, conveying a sense of disorder and distress. The imagery suggests the devastating effects of war on both military and civilian populations.

Technique & Style

The use of black and white in the print creates a stark and simple visual effect, emphasizing the chaos and unease of the scenes depicted. The contrast between the central white rectangle and the surrounding black border adds to the overall visual impact.

The Large Miseries of War, Jacques Callot

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…