Plundering a Large Farmhouse
1642
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1642
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Plundering a Large Farmhouse is a 1642 ink by Gerrit van Schagen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This chaotic scene shows a group of armed men breaking into a farmhouse. Inside, people are scattered—some running, others lying on the floor. Furniture is overturned, and a fire burns in the background. Outside, more figures loot the place while horses and dogs add to the mess. The whole image is dark and crowded, with lots of movement. The artist packed in tiny details, like the tools hanging on the wall and the text in French at the bottom. This isn’t just a random fight—it’s meant to show something bigger, like greed or war. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made sharp, detailed prints.
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