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The Combat of Avigliana

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image is a detailed landscape view of a historical battle scene. The background shows distant hills and mountains. A decorative border surrounds a portrait of an individual with military symbols like drums, flags, and shields. The composition features precise linework. The color palette is black and white, emphasizing contrast and detail. Soldiers on horseback and infantrymen are depicted in motion, with distant troops in formations. A coat of arms is featured at the bottom, grounding the image in a historical context.

Artwork Details

Date
in or after 1631
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
5072 × 3422 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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