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Siege of La Rochelle, September 1627–October 1628 (central map, lower right section)
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Siege of La Rochelle, September 1627–October 1628 (central map, lower right section)

Jacques Callot · 1628 - 1631 · etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Large print of the siege of the Huguenot stronghold La Rochelle in the years 1627 and 1628, executed by order of the French king by the French army under the command of Cardinal Richelieu. Central map, lower right part. This sheet shows a part of the area around La Rochelle, populated by many small figures. Siege works (redoubts, fortifications, ramparts, etc.) are recognizable here and there. In the foreground, several ships off the coast. A scale indication in the lower right. A separate plate below the image contains the legend 70-107 in five columns in French.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineBeleg van La Rochelle, september 1627-oktober 1628 (centrale kaart, deel rechtsonder). 1628 - 1631. Jacques Callot. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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