Who painted The Review?

The Review was painted by Jacques Callot in 1628.

Where can I see The Review?

The Review is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Review?

The Review is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Review

Jacques Callot , 1628

The Review is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1628 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Review is an etching on laid paper created by Jacques Callot around 1628. It is a representative work of the artist's extensive oeuvre of over 1,400 etchings.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a battle scene with numerous soldiers, horses, and cannons, set against a backdrop of hills, ships, and additional troops. A prominent figure on horseback is rendered larger than the surrounding soldiers, suggesting importance or authority.

Technique & Style

Callot employed the etching technique, using a sharp tool to incise lines into a metal plate, allowing ink to adhere and create the image when pressed. The resulting work captures the chaos of war through its dense, intricate composition.

History & Provenance

Jacques Callot was born around 1592 in the Duchy of Lorraine and was a prolific chronicler of 17th-century life through his etchings, often documenting military and social themes.