The Siege of La Rochelle: Plate 6

The Siege of La Rochelle: Plate 6 by Jacques Callot. Black and white engraving on aged paper. The image shows an aerial view of a fortified city on the coast, with a river flowing into the sea to the bottom right. The city has walls and buildings. There are roads leading to the city, some with people and carts on them. The surrounding area has fields, trees, and other smaller buildings. The top half of the image shows more open areas with roads, trees, and groups of people. Numbers are scattered throughout the image, likely indicating specific locations or points of interest. The overall scene depicts a city under siege, with a large military presence. The engraving is detailed, with many small features visible. The paper is off-white with a dark gray background behind it.

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Dimensions: 710 × 893 px
Museum Record: View original

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The Siege of La Rochelle: Plate 6

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