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The image depicts a scene from an elevated point of view showing water with ships engaged in a sea battle. The horizon is high in the composition with faint land in the distance. In the center, a large sailing ship leans to one side surrounded by smaller vessels. The illustration is detailed with fine lines indicating movement. The style features precise linear strokes defining the ships and the sea. The monochrome palette emphasizes details and creates visual impact. Another ship is seen in the distance near the horizon line.
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The image depicts a scene from an elevated point of view showing water with ships engaged in a sea battle. The horizon is high in the composition with faint land in the distance. In the center, a large sailing ship leans to one side surrounded by smaller vessels. The illustration is detailed with fine lines indicating movement. The style features precise linear strokes defining the ships and the sea. The monochrome palette emphasizes details and creates visual impact. Another ship is seen in the distance near the horizon line.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Boarding of the Bertone

Jacques Callot

Date
1617
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 15.4 × 19.8 cm (6 1/16 × 7 13/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1969.15.360
Credit line
R.L. Baumfeld Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
The Combat of Four Galleys [Lieure 194-197]

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • etching
  • Ship
  • Water
  • Writing

NGA object ID 51513. 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.