The Siege of La Rochelle: Plate 4

Jacques Callot

Cleveland Museum of Art

A rectangular piece of paper with a decorative border. The border consists of a thin line on the inside and a thicker line on the outside. A cherub-like figure with wings and a floral design at the top center. Two floral designs, one on each side of the cherub, near the top edge. The text is in French and written in black ink. The text is divided into two sections: a larger title section at the top and a smaller paragraph below. The title is in large font and reads "CALOT ATOVT LVNIVERS ET LA POSTERITE POVR LA GLOIRE PERPETVELLE DV ROY TRES-CHRESTIEN LOVYS LE IVSTE". The paragraph is written in smaller font. The background of the paper is off-white with some darker spots and discoloration. The paper is on a dark gray background.