The Wheel
Artist
Jacques Callot
(French, 1592 - 1635)
Publisher
Israël Henriet
(French, c. 1590 - 1661)
Titles
- Plate 14 from The Miseries of War
- Les misères et les malheurs de la guerre
Datec. 1633
MediumEtching
DimensionsOverall: 3 1/4 x 7 7/16 in. (8.3 x 18.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Robert and Karen Hoehn
CultureFrench
PortfolioThe Miseries of War
Object numberPC1999.03.14
ClassificationsPrint Collection
DescriptionInside the square of a walled town, a raised platform is erected with the titular wheel on top. A man is tied to the wheel, being executed by blows from a heavy stick. Troops surround the platform, looking on. This record has been reviewed by University Galleries staff but may be incomplete or contain errors. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For any inquiries about the information listed, please email galleries@sandiego.edu.
ca. 1810-1820 (published 1863)
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ca. 1810 (published 1863)
2012