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Firing the Musket

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of three soldiers with muskets. The leftmost figure stands with its musket resting on the ground. The central figure is holding the musket in an active stance. The rightmost figure is aiming and firing the musket, with smoke coming out of the muzzle. The soldiers are attired in period-specific clothing and the scene is set on a plain, light background.

Artwork Details

Date
1634/1635
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3534 × 2781 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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