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The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 13 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112]

Assistant of Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a detailed list or index. The artwork features a numbered list of various locations or points of interest. The text is in Latin, and each entry is marked with a symbol, letter, or number. The overall composition is classical in style, reminiscent of 17th or 18th-century cartographic or manuscript embellishments. The layout is methodical, designed for practical use as a reference, with the list running vertically down the page. At the bottom, there is an ornamental design featuring two rolled-up scrolls.

Artwork Details

Date
1628/1631
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
1643 × 5467 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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