Destruction of a Convent

c. 1642/1680

Gerrit van Schagen after Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Gerrit van Schagen

Artist, Dutch, c. 1642 - 1690 or after

Jacques Callot

Artist After, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a historical town setting. The drawing shows a densely populated town scene with a prominent building featuring classical architectural features such as columns, arches, and statues. In the foreground, there is a commotion involving cavalry on horseback and disheveled individuals. Objects like swords, containers, and belongings are scattered on the ground. In the background, figures are seen, some in groups with poles. The detailed line work captures the texture of the buildings, garments of the individuals, and conveys a sense of urgency and disorder.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 8.8 × 18.6 cm (3 7/16 × 7 5/16 in.)
    sheet (irreg.): 18 × 29 cm (7 1/16 × 11 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1974.55.50

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 13

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1924

  • Lieure 1344 (copy 4).

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65568828

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