Past Exhibition

Etchings by Jacques Callot

This is a drawing of a cavalry battle scene. It displays a chaotic skirmish among horsemen, with soldiers brandishing weapons as they engage in combat on horseback. The scene is filled with dynamic movement as horses rear up and soldiers appear to be in active confrontation. The drawing captures the intensity of the battle with swirling lines suggesting the dust and smoke of the conflict. One horse lies prone on the ground, adding to the sense of tumult and disorder. The background is filled with combative figures, illustrating the scale of the engagement, and the etching employs fine lines and shading to convey texture and depth. The overall composition presents a vivid portrayal of martial action.
Jacques Callot, The Cavalry Combat with Pistols, c. 1632/1634, etching on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1949.5.212

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    Ground Floor, Cafeteria Corridor
This is a drawing of a cavalry battle scene. It displays a chaotic skirmish among horsemen, with soldiers brandishing weapons as they engage in combat on horseback. The scene is filled with dynamic movement as horses rear up and soldiers appear to be in active confrontation. The drawing captures the intensity of the battle with swirling lines suggesting the dust and smoke of the conflict. One horse lies prone on the ground, adding to the sense of tumult and disorder. The background is filled with combative figures, illustrating the scale of the engagement, and the etching employs fine lines and shading to convey texture and depth. The overall composition presents a vivid portrayal of martial action.
Jacques Callot, The Cavalry Combat with Pistols, c. 1632/1634, etching on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1949.5.212

Overview: The etchings by Callot were selected from the Rosenwald collection.

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