The Peasants Avenge Themselves
Artist
Jacques Callot
(French, 1592 - 1635)
Publisher
Israël Henriet
(French, c. 1590 - 1661)
Titles
- Les misères et les malheurs de la guerre
- Plate 17 from The Miseries of War
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 numberPC1999.03.17
ClassificationsPrint Collection
DescriptionPeasants hidden in trees ambush renegade soldiers in a wooded landscape. The scene is a massive brawl of fighting with sticks, spears, and guns. The dead lay on the ground. In the background, a man can be seen hanging from the top branch of a tree.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.
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