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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
- 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.