Landscape with an Army
Medium
etching
Classification
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Accession Number
1974.119.16
Art Historical Context
**Landscape with an Army** is a captivating etching by the French artist Sébastien Le Clerc I, created in 1673 and now housed in the National of Art, Washington, D.C., thanks to the Ailsa Bruce Fund. Le Clerc, a master engraver and draftsman active during the reign of Louis XIV, was for his intricate depictions of landscapes, battles, and royal commissions. This print exemplifies his skill in blending natural scenery with dynamic human activity, capturing the grandeur of 17th-century France amid its military expansions. Dated to the height of the Franco-Dutch War (1672–1678), the artwork like...