Who painted The Cavalry Combat with Pistols?

The Cavalry Combat with Pistols was painted by Jacques Callot in 1633.

Where can I see The Cavalry Combat with Pistols?

The Cavalry Combat with Pistols is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Cavalry Combat with Pistols?

The Cavalry Combat with Pistols is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Cavalry Combat with Pistols

Jacques Callot , 1633

The Cavalry Combat with Pistols is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1633 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Cavalry Combat with Pistols is an etching on laid paper created by Jacques Callot around 1633. It is one of over 1,400 etchings produced by the French artist during his career.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a chaotic cavalry battle, with horsemen wearing wide-brimmed hats and long coats firing pistols amidst smoke and dust. The scene is characteristic of Callot's military imagery, which often featured detailed landscapes and combatants.

Technique & Style

Callot created the print by etching a metal plate, which allowed for multiple copies to be produced. The technique involved scratching lines into the metal, inking the plate, and then pressing paper onto it to transfer the image.