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Jacques Callot (Nancy 1592 - 1635), 'Les Misères et Malheurs de la Guerre', France 1633
Series of seven engravings from the 'Grandes Misères' series, depicting 'The Enlistment of the Troops (The Encampment)', 'The Battle', 'The Devastation of a Monastery', 'The Hunt for Evildoers', 'The Hospital', 'The Beggars and the Agonised' and 'The Distribution of the Rewards'. Respectively, tables number 2 - 3 - 6 - 9 - 15 - 16 - 18. At the bottom of sheet 18 is the inscription 'Callot Israel excudit', on the others 'Israel ex. cum Privilegio Regio'. Absent inscription on plate 9, flaws and restorations present, unframed Copper engraving, dimensions 5.1x9.6 in. ca. each
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Jacques Callot (Nancy 1592 - 1635), 'Les Misères et Malheurs de la Guerre', France 1633
