De gruwelen van de oorlog (klein)
1636
Medium
etching
Dimensions
118; 58
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso linksonder, gestempeld: Lugt 240
Art Historical Context
Created in 1636 by French artist Abraham Bosse, *De gruwelen van de oorlog (klein)* translates to “The Horrors of War (small).” This delicate etching measures just 58 by 118 millimeters, emphasizing its intimate scale. Bosse, renowned for his precise printmaking, used the etching technique to capture fine details that could be reproduced and shared widely during a turbulent era. The title points to themes of conflict and suffering, likely reflecting the ongoing Thirty Years’ War that engulfed Europe at the time. Etchings like this one served as accessible visual commentary, allowing viewers t...
About the Artist
Abraham Bosse · 1602–1676
Abraham Bosse (1604–1676) was a French printmaker and theorist whose approximately 1,600 etchings provide an unparalleled visual record of 17th-century French life. Born to Huguenot parents in Tours, he trained in Paris under Melchior Tavernier and became a devoted follower of Jacques Callot's technical innovations. Bosse's meticulous etchings depicted subjects ranging from daily life and fashion ...