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Plundering a Farmhouse, from the series The Miseries of War, 1633 (oil on copper)
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Plundering a Farmhouse, from the series The Miseries of War, 1633 (oil on copper)
868252 Plundering a Farmhouse, from the series The Miseries of War, 1633 (oil on copper) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); 34x24 cm; Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini
Media ID 31948682
© Stefano Baldini / Bridgeman Images
Criminal Criminals Farmhouses Jacques Callot Loot Looter Looters Miseries Pillage Pillaging Plunder Plundering Stealing Thief Thieves Thieving Wartime 17 17th 17th 17th Xvii 18th Century Circa 1600 Early 17th Century Early Xvii Century Seventeeth Century
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The captivating print titled "Plundering a Farmhouse, from the series The Miseries of War" transports viewers back to the tumultuous 17th century. Created by Jacques Callot in 1633, this oil on copper masterpiece measures 34x24 cm and is housed in Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini in Rome, Italy. In this thought-provoking artwork, Callot skillfully captures the chaos and devastation of war. The scene depicts an interior of a farmhouse being ruthlessly pillaged by soldiers. Figures are shown engaged in criminal acts such as looting and thieving while others stand guard or survey their ill-gotten gains. The artist's attention to detail brings each character to life, evoking a sense of desperation and despair. Through his brushstrokes, Callot conveys the harsh realities faced by innocent civilians during wartime. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the atrocities committed during conflicts throughout history. As we gaze upon this painting captured expertly by Stefano Baldini's lens for Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are transported into a world where lawlessness reigns supreme. It prompts us to reflect on the consequences of war and reminds us that even amidst chaos and destruction, art has the power to shed light on humanity's darkest moments.
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