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The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 14 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112]

Israel Henriet or Abraham Bosse after Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This drawing depicts intricate decorative scrolls, a fortress, soldiers, and war equipment in three distinct sections. The left section shows a fortress labeled "Chasteau D'Argencourt" in water. The central section shows soldiers with spears or flags. The right section includes cannons and other military equipment among scrollwork. The drawing features detailed 17th-century ornamental elements.

Artwork Details

Date
1628/1631
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
5572 × 1589 px
Public Domain
Yes
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