The Siege of La Rochelle: Plate 11

Jacques Callot

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black-and-white drawing of a naval battle. Ships are in the foreground and background. The ships have multiple masts and sails. Some ships are on fire, with smoke billowing from them. There are many ships clustered together in the lower part of the image. In the background, there is a city or town with buildings and a harbor. The city is surrounded by a wall and has a fort or castle. There are people on the ships and on land. The image is framed by a white border, which is slightly torn and worn. The drawing is detailed and shows a chaotic scene. The title of the image is "The Siege of La Rochelle: Plate 11" and it is by Jacques Callot.