This is a detailed drawing of a historical battle scene featuring soldiers in siege warfare. They are seen advancing towards fortified walls with ladders, firing muskets. In the foreground, a figure in armor is directing the troops towards the battle. The soldiers wear armor, helmets with plumes, and carry weapons like muskets and pikes. Ships are visible in the background, suggesting naval forces may be involved. The drawing captures the chaos and coordination of the military operation with detailed line work, typical of engravings depicting historical events.
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This is a detailed drawing of a historical battle scene featuring soldiers in siege warfare. They are seen advancing towards fortified walls with ladders, firing muskets. In the foreground, a figure in armor is directing the troops towards the battle. The soldiers wear armor, helmets with plumes, and carry weapons like muskets and pikes. Ships are visible in the background, suggesting naval forces may be involved. The drawing captures the chaos and coordination of the military operation with detailed line work, typical of engravings depicting historical events.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Assault on Two Fortresses

Jacques Callot

Date
c. 1614
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 22.2 × 29.4 cm (8 3/4 × 11 9/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1969.15.353
Credit line
R.L. Baumfeld Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

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

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • engraving
  • Battle
  • child
  • portrait
  • Costume
  • Boat
  • Man

NGA object ID 51506. 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.