Antique Print-MEN-SOLDIERS-SLAUGHTER-SWORDS-VILLAGE-Callot-1632

‘5’

This print shows people been slaughtered by soldiers, nearby houses. No. 5 from a series of 6: ‘Les petites miseres de la guerre.’

Made by Jacques Callot after own design.

Engraving on on a fine handlaid (verge, with narrow chainlines) paper. Watermark: No.

Sheet size: 12.5 x 6.5 cm (4.92 x 2.56 inch). Image size: 11.5 x 5.5 cm. (4.53 x 2.17 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Small crease in lower left corner. Pinholes in corners. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

MEN-SOLDIERS-SLAUGHTER-SWORDS-VILLAGE-WAR

RB-A7-12

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

This attractive print was published as no. 5 from a series of 6: ‘Misere de la guerre.’, first published in 1632-1636 by Callot’s best friend and publisher Israel Henriet (1590 -1661). The paper points to an early ed.

Reference: Ref: Lieure 1337-2(2).

Admin: RB-T23.