Artwork
The Siege of La Rochelle: Plate 4
The Siege of La Rochelle: Plate 4 is a print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1629 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2009.4.4
About this work
Overview
The Siege of La Rochelle: Plate 4 is a 1629 print by Jacques Callot, depicting a chaotic battle scene from the Siege of La Rochelle. Characterized by fine, detailed lines in black-and-white, the print features an ornate border and French text. It is part of a series and housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print illustrates a pivotal moment in the Siege of La Rochelle, conveying the intensity of the conflict through crowded, dynamic scenes of soldiers, horses, and ships. Tiny figures engage in fighting or flee, capturing the drama and chaos of war.
Technique & Style
Callot employed meticulous line work in black-and-white to achieve detailed, high-contrast imagery. The ornate borders and inclusion of French text within the print reflect a blend of artistic and informational design elements.
History & Provenance
Created in 1629, the print is one component of Callot's series on the Siege of La Rochelle. Its current location is The Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is preserved and exhibited.
![The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 4 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112]](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/french-17th-century--the-siege-of-la-rochelle-plate-4-of-16-set-comprises-1952-8--01ce9b7052de949f-w320.webp)
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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Christ Walking on the Water [second plate]
- The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 4 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112]
![The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 8 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112], by French 17th Century](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/french-17th-century--the-siege-of-la-rochelle-plate-8-of-16-set-comprises-1952-8--8322a1faad6a889e-w320.webp)
The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 8 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112]
The Siege of La Rochelle: Plate 13
The Siege of La Rochelle: Plate 9![The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 9 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112], by French 17th Century](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/french-17th-century--the-siege-of-la-rochelle-plate-9-of-16-set-comprises-1952-8--a3dc1104500fd252-w320.webp)
The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 9 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112]![The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 13 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112], by French 17th Century](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/french-17th-century--the-siege-of-la-rochelle-plate-13-of-16-set-comprises-1952-8--832fb6aa37df6e9d-w320.webp)
The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 13 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112]