Physical Qualities
Etching, Sheet: 84 x 189 mm. (3 5/16 x 7 7/16 in.)
Image: 74 x 185 mm. (2 15/16 x 7 5/16 in.)
Portfolio/Series
Plate 17 from the series "Les Misères et les malheurs de la guerre"
Credit Line
The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number
1996.48.9455
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art,
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
Inscribed: Inscribed in plate: lower left "Apres plusieurs degast par les soldats commis / A la fin les Paisans, quils ont pour ennemis"; lower center "Les guettent à l'escart et par une surprise / Les ayant mis à mort les mettent en chemise."; lower right "Israel ex. Cum Priuil Reg.", "Et se vengent ainsi contre ces Malheureux / Des pertes de leurs biens, qui ne viennent que deux.", "17"
Markings: Collector's stamp: verso "M.I. / LUCAS / COLLECTION" (Lugt 1695c)
