De gruwelen van de oorlog (groot)
1633
Medium
etching
Dimensions
186; 82
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso linksonder, gestempeld: Lugt 240
Art Historical Context
Jacques Callot's *De gruwelen van oorlog (groot)*The Horrors of War Large), an etching from 1633 captures the brutal realities of 17th-century conflict. Created during the Thirty Years' War devastating European struggle that ravaged regions like Callot's native Lorraine—this print is part of his renowned series *Les Misères les Malheurs de Guerre*. Measuring just 82 mm high by 186 mm wide, its compact scale belies the sprawling chaos depicted, showcasing Callot's genius for intricate, multi-figure compositions. As a master etcher, Callot employed fine, expressive lines to convey soldiers' des...
About the Artist
Jacques Callot · 1592–1635
Jacques Callot (1592–1635) was a French printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine, widely regarded as one of the first great artists to practice the graphic arts exclusively. His more than 1,400 etchings chronicled the breadth of 17th-century life, from Medici court festivities to the brutal realities of warfare. Callot revolutionized etching through technical innovations including the é...