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Discovery of the Criminal Soldiers, plate nine from The Miseries of War

A work made of etching on paper.
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  • A work made of etching on paper.

Date:

1633

Artist:

Jacques Callot (French, 1592-1635)
published by Israël Henriet (French, 1590-1661)

About this artwork

Inscribed: After the commission of several low crimes by these good-for-nothing enemies of glory, they are sought everywhere with great diligence, and the camp provost marshal brings them back to quarters to receive, as they deserve, a punishment commensurate with their temerity.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Jacques Callot

Title

Discovery of the Criminal Soldiers, plate nine from The Miseries of War

Place

France (Artist's nationality:)

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Published 1633

Medium

Etching on paper

Dimensions

Plate: 8.3 × 18.7 cm (3 5/16 × 7 3/8 in.); Sheet: 12.1 × 22.3 cm (4 13/16 × 8 13/16 in.)

Credit Line

Joseph Brooks Fair Fund

Reference Number

1936.345

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