The Blinding of Elymas

1775/80

Jacques-Louis David after Taddeo Zuccaro

Associated Names
Jacques-Louis David

Artist, French, 1748 - 1825

Taddeo Zuccaro

Artist After, Roman, 1529 - 1566

The image shows multiple figures in dynamic postures, with one central figure standing with raised arms, surrounded by onlookers who are seated or kneeling. The figures are mostly men with curly hair and some have beards, wearing draped garments similar to classical togas. The scene is set indoors with architectural features like arches and columns in the background. No jewelry or specific objects are highlighted in the scene, which focuses on the interactions and expressions of the figures within an architectural interior.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black ink over black chalk on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.2 x 34.3 cm (9 1/2 x 13 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1998.105.1.iii

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This is a photograph of a textured brown cover with an intricate pattern. The cover has a rich, earthy tone with a subtle and complex swirling pattern across the surface. It appears to be an old book or journal cover, with a darker brown border outlining it. There is a handwritten red and black text near the top. The overall appearance suggests a vintage or antique quality, with signs of wear along the edges.

Roman Album No. 4: Italian Landscapes and Antiquities

Jacques-Louis David

1775

The image shows a person walking to the right, holding an object in their right hand. They are wearing an ancient Roman or Greek-style draped garment with a head covering. The person's face is in profile, looking slightly upward. Garlands with objects like a basket and cloth hang in the air around them. The background is plain, emphasizing the person and the hanging objects.

Ornament with a Bearded Man in Ancient Dress

Jacques-Louis David

1775

This image shows an illustration of a woman standing upright. She is wearing flowing garments that suggest movement, with one knee bent as if in motion. Her hair is styled in tight curls and appears to be pulled back. The woman's facial expression is focused as she gazes upward or forward. She seems to be holding something in her right hand, while her left arm is hidden. The background is plain.

Niobe and Her Daughter

Jacques-Louis David

1775

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Estate of the artist (sale, Paris, 17 April 1826, under no. 66; withdrawn); Mme. David (sale, Paris, 11 March 1835, under no. 16); purchased by one of David's pupils, Mlle. X (name obliterated);[1] by descent in her family; (Bruno de Bayser, Paris); purchased 1998 by NGA.
[1] According to inscription on flyleaf.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left: paraphes of E.D. and J.D.

Wikidata ID

Q64580239

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