Monumental 17th Century Framed Map Etching "Rupellae Obsidio" by Jacques Callot

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Presenting "Obsidio Rupellae" (The Siege of La Rochelle), a monumental 17th century etching and engraving by French artist Jacques Callot. … Read more Presenting "Obsidio Rupellae" (The Siege of La Rochelle), a monumental 17th century etching and engraving by French artist Jacques Callot. Depicting the 1627–1628 siege of the Huguenot stronghold by King Louis XIII and Cardinal Richelieu, this work is a finely-detailed 6-plate rendering with artistic topographical elements and a story.

Framed dimensions: 69.5" wide x 61" tall
Site dimensions: 52" wide x 44" tall

This impressive piece is framed elegantly and appropriately, with a polycarbonate glazing.

Known examples reside in the British Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, and Fitzwilliam Museum.

Artist & Creator: Jacques Callot (1592–1635), likely published between 1628 and 1631.
Subject: The siege of La Rochelle, a major conflict between Catholic royal forces and Protestant rebels.
Structure: It is a massive, multi-plate print (16 panels in 12 pieces), with a central bird's-eye view of the city and its fortifications flanked by decorative border scenes.
Collaborators: While Callot designed the central etching, border panels feature work by artists Abraham Bosse and Michel Lasne.
Significance: It serves as both a political, pro-royal piece highlighting military strength and a technical masterpiece of topography and detail. See less