Artwork
The Large Miseries of War: The Hanging
The Large Miseries of War: The Hanging is a print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1633 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Large Miseries of War: The Hanging is a print by Jacques Callot, created in 1633, and is part of a series depicting the atrocities of war.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic war scene, with a large tree bearing hanged bodies looming over a crowd. A woman, overcome with grief, clutches a child, while soldiers march in the background, some carrying flags.
Technique & Style
The print showcases Callot's attention to detail, with intricate elements such as a man on a ladder and the woman's desperate expression.
History & Provenance
The print is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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