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The Siege of La Rochelle: Plate 10

Jacques Callot

1629

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Baroque Baroque History Painting

Dominant colour

The Siege of La Rochelle: Plate 10 is a 1629 by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1629 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This etching shows a chaotic battle on land and sea. Soldiers march in tight groups, cannons fire, and ships clash in the water. Smoke fills the air near the coastline, where a walled city sits under attack. Notice how the artist packed in tiny details—every soldier, horse, and ship is drawn with sharp lines, almost like a crowded map. The scene feels cramped but full of movement. Next, check out how Baroque artists used drama and action in their work.