Taking of Bone

c. 1614

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of an ancient battle scene with soldiers storming a fortified city. The image shows a group of armored soldiers moving in formation towards a fortified wall where siege is taking place. In the background, ships are visible docked along the shore. The architectural features of the city, like towers and walls made from stone, echo ancient styles. The central figure is directing the troops, pointing towards the city. The lines and shading techniques suggest a classical influence, capturing both the chaos and order of military strategy.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper [restrike]

  • Credit Line

    Transferred from The Library of Congress

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 71 × 46.5 cm (27 15/16 × 18 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.50.119

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 160, State (restrike)

  • Series Title

    The Life of Ferdinando de' Medici

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1924

  • Lieure, J. Jacques Callot. 5 vols. Paris: Editions de la Gazette des Beaux Arts, 1924-1927. Reprint. 8 vols. New York: Collectors' Editions, 1969.

Wikidata ID

Q74873584

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