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Military Commander on Foot

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a figure in elegant attire pointing a stick or a rapier toward a battle scene. The figure is standing in profile with detailed clothing including a hat, sleeves, and a cape. The background shows a battlefield with small figures engaged in battle with raised weapons like spears or pikes. Curved lines in the sky suggest movement.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1622
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3493 × 2478 px
Public Domain
Yes
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