Plundering and Burning a Village

c. 1633

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image depicts a village scene from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is indistinct due to the buildings and people dominating the scene. A church-like structure is centered and slightly elevated. The visual style resembles a detailed etching or engraving with intricate line work to convey texture and depth. The color palette is monochromatic, consisting of shades of black and white. Closest to us, there are groups of people and animals in movement. In the distance, more buildings are visible, with some smoke rising. The background fades into a series of stacked, detailed lines suggesting clouds or smoke.

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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: 13.1 × 24.7 cm (5 3/16 × 9 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.772

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1345, 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

Q65509673

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