The Siege of Breda (plate 1 of 6)

Jacques Callot, 1627/1628

This image shows a bird's-eye view of a detailed landscape. The horizon is high in the image, overlooking a vast terrain. The landscape includes rows of tents and troops in the distance, as well as intricate fields and pathways closer to the viewer. The terrain has gentle rises and falls, with small structures and annotations. The image has fine details with an engraved look, using pen and ink. It has a monochrome color palette, relying on ink contrasts for depth. There are distinctive architectural details and a coat of arms at the top, suggesting a historical context.
Artist
Jacques Callot
Date
1627/1628
Type
Print
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
54.7 × 46 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This image shows a bird's-eye view of a detailed landscape. The horizon is high in the image, overlooking a vast terrain. The landscape includes rows of tents and troops in the distance, as well as intricate fields and pathways closer to the viewer. The terrain has gentle rises and falls, with small structures and annotations. The image has fine details with an engraved look, using pen and ink. It has a monochrome color palette, relying on ink contrasts for depth. There are distinctive architectural details and a coat of arms at the top, suggesting a historical context.

Jacques Callot