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The Large Miseries of War: The Hanging

Jacques Callot

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a scene with a large tree in the center. The tree has a thick trunk and branches. Hanging from the branches are multiple human figures. Under the tree, a man is climbing a ladder against the tree trunk and another man is on the ground. There are people standing on the right side. In the background, there are more people standing on the left and right. Some are holding spears. There are buildings and tents visible in the distance. The image is in black and white.

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1263 × 555 px
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