The Cavalry Combat with Pistols

c. 1632/1634

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a cavalry battle scene. It displays a chaotic skirmish among horsemen, with soldiers brandishing weapons as they engage in combat on horseback. The scene is filled with dynamic movement as horses rear up and soldiers appear to be in active confrontation. The drawing captures the intensity of the battle with swirling lines suggesting the dust and smoke of the conflict. One horse lies prone on the ground, adding to the sense of tumult and disorder. The background is filled with combative figures, illustrating the scale of the engagement, and the etching employs fine lines and shading to convey texture and depth. The overall composition presents a vivid portrayal of martial action.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 4.7 × 9.3 cm (1 7/8 × 3 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 14 × 22.1 cm (5 1/2 × 8 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.212

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1313, State ii/ii


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

Q65074766

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