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Firing the Cannons

Stefano Della Bella

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a side view of an artillery setup with cannons and soldiers. In the background, there is a town with church towers. The etching style depicts swirling lines for smoke. The color scheme is black ink on paper. Figures near the cannons engage in tasks with baskets and barrels around them.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1641
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4561 × 2884 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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