Landscape with an Army
1673
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Sébastien Le Clerc I
Sébastien Le Clerc I (1673–1673) was an artist.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Landscape with an Army is a 1673 ink by Sébastien Le Clerc I, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a busy battlefield with soldiers marching in rows. In the foreground, a group of riders on horseback—some holding flags—stand out. Behind them, a large army stretches across a flat landscape, with smoke rising in the distance. A lone tree frames the left side, while buildings and a river appear far off. The artist used sharp lines to show movement and chaos, typical of how battles were recorded in the 1600s. The scene feels crowded but organized, with soldiers filling every space. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one carved images into metal plates.
Sébastien Le Clerc I (1673–1673) was an artist.
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