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Scene of Pillage, plate four from The Large Miseries of War, n.d. Creator: Gerard van Schagen
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Scene of Pillage, plate four from The Large Miseries of War, n.d. Creator: Gerard van Schagen
Scene of Pillage, plate four from The Large Miseries of War, n.d
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Callot Jacques Callote Jacques Callotti Jacques Etching On Paper Gerard Van Schagen Gerardus A Schagen Gerrit Lucasz Van Schagen Gerrit Van Schagen Iacopo Callott Jacques Callot Large Miseries Of War Looting Pillaging Plunder Plundering Schagen Gerard Van Van Schagen Gerrit Lucasz Villager Violence Violent Letterbox Format
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Scene of Pillage," plate four from Gerard van Schagen's "The Large Miseries of War," is a powerful and poignant etching that captures the brutal reality of wartime looting and pillaging. Dating back to the 17th century, this Dutch masterpiece is a testament to the human cost of conflict. The image is set in a rural village scene, with buildings and houses in various stages of destruction. The chaos of war is evident as men in military uniforms, some with weapons in hand, loot and plunder the remaining structures. The village square is filled with a disorganized group of soldiers, with one man triumphantly holding a flag aloft. In the foreground, a terrified villager hides in a doorway, clutching a child, as another soldier approaches. The etching is executed in a low, callote jacques-inspired style, with a panoramic view that draws the viewer into the scene. The use of letterbox format enhances the sense of depth and perspective, while the etching on paper captures the intricate details of the soldiers' uniforms and the textures of the ruined buildings. Gerard van Schagen, also known as Gerrit Lucasz van Schagen or Gerrit van Schagen, was a Dutch artist who was part of the larger artistic movement known as the "Large Miseries of War." This series of etchings, which also includes works by Iacopo Callot and Jacques Callot, depicted the horrors of war and its impact on civilians. Today, "Scene of Pillage" is a valuable addition to the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, where it is preserved for future generations to appreciate as a powerful reminder of the human cost of war.
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