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The Large Miseries of War: Pillaging

Jacques Callot

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white image. Scene depicts a group of people pillaging a house. Several people are in the room; some are armed with swords and spears. People on the left side are rummaging through belongings on the floor, while others on the right side are climbing a ladder and reaching for items on shelves. There is a fireplace with a pot hanging in the background on the right. Items are scattered on the floor. There are pots and pans hanging from the ceiling throughout the image. The room has stone walls. There is a large piece of furniture in the center with people gathered around it. Text is written on the bottom.

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1263 × 593 px
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