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The Siege of Breda [plate 4 of 6]

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a monochromatic bird's-eye view of a landscape. The scene includes soldiers, buildings, walls, fields, a shoreline with boats, trees, and hills. The detailed linework conveys a strategic battle or siege scenario with precision and texture.

Artwork Details

Date
1627/1628
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3644 × 5177 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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