Title Page for "The Large Miseries of War"

c. 1633

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a title page for "Les Misères et les Mal-heurs de la Guerre." The composition features a central text block with elaborately styled lettering, announcing the work of "Les Misères et les Mal-heurs de la Guerre" by Jacques Callot. On both sides of the text block, there are intricate drawings of figures, likely soldiers dressed in historical military attire. They are surrounded by various military paraphernalia, including helmets, drums, and flags, which frame the central text. The scene is highly detailed, showcasing the ornate style typical of the period, with a strong emphasis on line work and contrasts to highlight the objects and garments worn by the figures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 8.8 × 20.9 cm (3 7/16 × 8 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 10.9 × 21 cm (4 5/16 × 8 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2214

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1339, State ii/iii

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1953

  • The Collector's Taste, Andrew Dickinson White Art Museum, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 1953-1954.

1975

  • Jacques Callot: Prints and Related Drawings, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1975, no. 195, 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

Q64958708

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