The Re-embarkation of the Troops

c. 1614

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a battle scene with soldiers engaged in combat. The composition shows warriors fighting with weapons. Fallen soldiers are depicted on the ground. Flags are raised and ships are visible in the background, indicating a maritime aspect to the conflict. The drawing features detailed line work and shading, capturing the dynamism of historical battles.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 22.3 × 29.6 cm (8 3/4 × 11 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.347

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 155, State i/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

Q65509209

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