Scene of Pillage

c. 1633

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image depicts a scene with a large stone building on the right side. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, showing activities around the building. The sky is mostly clear with a hint of clouds. In the distance, there are more buildings and trees along a road. The artwork uses fine, precise lines to show details of the architecture and foliage. The color palette is black and white. Figures near the building are energetic, some holding sticks, in dynamic poses. In the background, another group of people is gathered.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 8.3 × 18.7 cm (3 1/4 × 7 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 13 × 24 cm (5 1/8 × 9 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.769

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1342, State ii/iii

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

Q65509670

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