The Combat of Avigliana

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image is a black and white etching depicting a wide landscape. In the foreground, soldiers are engaged in battle with banners and horses. Beyond, there are hills with structures and troops battling. The horizon shows distant mountain ridges. The etching has intricate lines and cross-hatching for texture. The color palette is monochromatic in varying shades of black, white, and gray. A decorative frieze frames the scene with military elements.