The Siege of La Rochelle: Plate 15
1629
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1629
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows a battle scene with horses and soldiers. It's a detailed depiction of a chaotic event. The artist included many small details, like the expressions on the soldiers' faces, which makes the scene feel more real. The scene is from a series of plates, which suggests it was meant to tell a story. The story is about a historical event, which makes it interesting to learn about. You can learn more about this style by looking at the technique of chiaroscuro.
![The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 15 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/2d9eb1a15a660925/thumb.webp)
![The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 2 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/99b696a97f55f350/thumb.webp)
