The Siege of La Rochelle: Plate 4
1629
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1629
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This image is a black-and-white print with lots of fine, detailed lines. You see a chaotic battle scene with soldiers, horses, and ships. The print is framed by an ornate border at the top and bottom, and the text in the middle is in French. The print is part of a series about the Siege of La Rochelle, a historical event. Look for the tiny figures—some are fighting, others are fleeing, and the whole scene feels crowded and dramatic. Want to see more? Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to find this print in person.
![The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 4 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/01ce9b7052de949f/thumb.webp)
![The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 8 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/8322a1faad6a889e/thumb.webp)
![The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 9 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/a3dc1104500fd252/thumb.webp)
![The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 13 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/832fb6aa37df6e9d/thumb.webp)
![Address List; Manuscript Page [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/080168a960f0e510/thumb.webp)
![Manuscript Pages [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/a54a0310be75e0fc/thumb.webp)
![Christ Walking on the Water [second plate]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/2069f3bfe4cb2126/thumb.webp)