Attacking Travelers on the Highway

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a dynamic scene on a flat terrain. In the center, there is a horizon with trees and shrubbery. The scene is detailed with fine engravings, showing figures and natural elements in monochrome. Close to us, figures are shown in action, including a group tackling someone and a person on a horse being confronted. In the distance, more figures and foliage blend into the landscape's contour lines. There is a figure hanging from a tree on the horizon.