This is a drawing of a battle scene between two groups of soldiers. The foreground features intense combat with figures wearing varied attire, some in flowing garments and turbans while others wear helmets adorned with plumes. They are armed with swords and shields, engaged in close-quarters fighting. One figure is depicted on the ground in a fallen position, while another appears to be raising a hand as if to defend against an incoming attack. In the background, more soldiers are depicted, some firing rifles, indicating a wider battle raging beyond the immediate clash. The scene is set in a landscape with buildings and structures suggesting a fortified position or encampment. The detailed linework captures the dynamic and chaotic nature of battle.
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This is a drawing of a battle scene between two groups of soldiers. The foreground features intense combat with figures wearing varied attire, some in flowing garments and turbans while others wear helmets adorned with plumes. They are armed with swords and shields, engaged in close-quarters fighting. One figure is depicted on the ground in a fallen position, while another appears to be raising a hand as if to defend against an incoming attack. In the background, more soldiers are depicted, some firing rifles, indicating a wider battle raging beyond the immediate clash. The scene is set in a landscape with buildings and structures suggesting a fortified position or encampment. The detailed linework captures the dynamic and chaotic nature of battle.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Assault on the Outer Forts of Bone

Jacques Callot

Date
c. 1614
Medium
engraving on laid paper [restrike]
Dimensions
sheet: 71 × 46.5 cm (27 15/16 × 18 5/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1986.50.120
Credit line
Transferred from The Library of Congress
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
The Life of Ferdinando de' Medici

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Battle
  • Boat
  • Weapons
  • Sword
  • Figures

NGA object ID 67799. 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.