Assault on Two Fortresses

c. 1614

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a detailed drawing of a historical battle scene featuring soldiers in siege warfare. They are seen advancing towards fortified walls with ladders, firing muskets. In the foreground, a figure in armor is directing the troops towards the battle. The soldiers wear armor, helmets with plumes, and carry weapons like muskets and pikes. Ships are visible in the background, suggesting naval forces may be involved. The drawing captures the chaos and coordination of the military operation with detailed line work, typical of engravings depicting historical events.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 22.2 × 29.4 cm (8 3/4 × 11 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.353

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 161, 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

Q65509217

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