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The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 8 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112]

Assistant of Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate text presentation. The central focus of the image is a decorative text panel with a Latin inscription. At the top of the panel is an elaborate illustration of a cherub with wings, surrounded by scrollwork and floral motifs. The text is arranged beneath this heading in a traditional style. The border of the drawing is defined with a patterned frame.

Artwork Details

Date
1628/1631
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
1666 × 5537 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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