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This is a drawing of a battle scene. The scene depicts figures engaged in combat using weapons such as swords, spears, and shields. One group is wearing helmets and armor, while the other group is clad in draped robes and some wear turbans. In the background, there is a fortified structure with smoke rising. The illustration captures the intensity and movement of the clash.
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This is a drawing of a battle scene. The scene depicts figures engaged in combat using weapons such as swords, spears, and shields. One group is wearing helmets and armor, while the other group is clad in draped robes and some wear turbans. In the background, there is a fortified structure with smoke rising. The illustration captures the intensity and movement of the clash.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Assault on the Outer Forts of Bone

Jacques Callot

Date
c. 1614
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 20 × 29.5 cm (7 7/8 × 11 5/8 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1969.15.351
Credit line
R.L. Baumfeld Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
The Life of Ferdinando de' Medici [Lieure 147-162]

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • engraving
  • Battle
  • Gun
  • Weapons
  • Sword
  • Shield

NGA object ID 51504. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.