The Hanging

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 depicting a scene of execution in a military camp. In the center, a large tree dominates the composition with numerous figures hanging from its branches. Beneath the tree, the ground is scattered with what appears to be discarded garments or bodies. In the foreground, there are soldiers with muskets and a drummer boy. Two additional groups are shown in discussion or observation. The background shows a large encampment with many tents. The detailed line work conveys the somber atmosphere of the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 8.3 × 18.5 cm (3 1/4 × 7 5/16 in.)
    sheet (irreg.): 18 × 28.8 cm (7 1/16 × 11 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1974.55.55

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 18

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1924

  • Lieure 1349 (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

Q65568846

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