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The image depicts a dynamic scene on a flat terrain. In the center, there is a horizon with trees and shrubbery. The scene is detailed with fine engravings, showing figures and natural elements in monochrome. Close to us, figures are shown in action, including a group tackling someone and a person on a horse being confronted. In the distance, more figures and foliage blend into the landscape's contour lines. There is a figure hanging from a tree on the horizon.
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The image depicts a dynamic scene on a flat terrain. In the center, there is a horizon with trees and shrubbery. The scene is detailed with fine engravings, showing figures and natural elements in monochrome. Close to us, figures are shown in action, including a group tackling someone and a person on a horse being confronted. In the distance, more figures and foliage blend into the landscape's contour lines. There is a figure hanging from a tree on the horizon.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Attacking Travelers on the Highway

Jacques Callot

Date
c. 1633
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 5.5 × 11.4 cm (2 3/16 × 4 1/2 in.) sheet: 6.5 × 12.5 cm (2 9/16 × 4 15/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.2209
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
The Small Miseries of War [Lieure 1333-1338]

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Tree
  • Battle
  • Horse
  • Costume
  • Figures

NGA object ID 5370. 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.