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Recruitment of Troops

Gerrit van Schagen after Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

A drawing of a military camp scene with soldiers assembled. Soldiers are in orderly rows, holding spears or rifles. In the foreground, individuals in military attire are gathered around a table with coins and items. Tents are visible in the background, along with fortified walls and a tree with sprawling branches.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1642/1680
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
5300 × 2392 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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