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Scene of Pillage

Gerrit van Schagen after Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a scene of a brawl outside an inn. Multiple individuals are fighting, some with swords. The setting is a cobbled street near a building with a gabled roof. In the background, there are people on horseback and trees. The drawing includes details like a sign on the building and individuals looking out of windows. The scene is depicted with fine lines and precision, capturing the tension of the moment.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1642/1680
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
5231 × 2342 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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