Plate 7: shock of a cavalry 1635 - 1660

"Plate 7: Shock of a Cavalry" is an etching by Jacques Courtois, a prominent Baroque artist known for his battle scenes. Created between 1635 and 1660, the print captures the chaos and violence of a cavalry charge with a dramatic depiction of charging horses, fallen soldiers, and swirling clouds of dust. The etching's intricate details and dynamic composition create a sense of movement and immediacy, drawing the viewer into the heart of the battle. Courtois's masterful use of line and shading brings the scene to life, making the image an excellent example of the Baroque style's emphasis on dynamism and theatricality. The print is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.