The Cavalry Combat with Swords

c. 1632/1634

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The drawing shows a chaotic battle scene with cavalry and fallen soldiers engaged in intense struggle. Horses are ridden by soldiers wielding swords and lances amidst a flurry of activity. Smoke rises above the battlefield, indicating turmoil and gunfire. The intricate lines and detailing convey the frenzied movement and emotion of the moment. Banners and flags are raised amidst the chaos, adding to the historical atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 4.7 × 9.4 cm (1 7/8 × 3 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 7.2 × 10.9 cm (2 13/16 × 4 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.114

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1314, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1975

  • Jacques Callot: Prints and Related Drawings, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1975, no. 177, repro.

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

Q65509112

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