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The image shows a horizontal view of a chaotic and dynamic scene of a robbery. The etching technique is used with detailed strokes, particularly in the depiction of trees and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic, utilizing shades of black and white. A figure lies on the ground with a bag, while robbers on horseback and other figures engage in the robbery. In the distance, a covered wagon is being assailed by bandits, with trees surrounding the scene.
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The image shows a horizontal view of a chaotic and dynamic scene of a robbery. The etching technique is used with detailed strokes, particularly in the depiction of trees and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic, utilizing shades of black and white. A figure lies on the ground with a bag, while robbers on horseback and other figures engage in the robbery. In the distance, a covered wagon is being assailed by bandits, with trees surrounding the scene.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Attack on a Coach

Jacques Callot

Date
c. 1633
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 8.2 × 18.5 cm (3 1/4 × 7 5/16 in.) sheet: 13.4 × 24.3 cm (5 1/4 × 9 9/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1969.15.773
Credit line
R.L. Baumfeld Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
The Large Miseries of War [Lieure 1339-1356]

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Death
  • Battle
  • Horse
  • Cart
  • Figures

NGA object ID 51928. 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.