Le Feu (Fire)

c.1620-1663

Jean Couvay (formerly attributed to Gilles Rousselet), after Grégoire Huret

Associated Names
Jean Couvay

Artist, French, c. 1605–1663

Gilles Rousselet

Artist, French, 1610 - 1686

Grégoire Huret

Artist After, French, 1606 - 1670

The image shows a person standing upright, with one hand near their face, possibly adjusting something. They have curly shoulder-length hair and distinct facial features with a composed expression. The person is wearing a long, elegant dress with wide sleeves, detailed lace, and embroidery. Behind them are ornate benches, a table with various objects, and intricate décor. The background features geometric wall designs and patterned floor tiles.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 30 x 21 cm (11 13/16 x 8 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 20.1 x 21.1 cm (7 15/16 x 8 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.45.4

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    IFF nos. 44-48

  • Series Title

    Les Quatre Éléments (The Four Elements)

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Pia Gallo, New York); purchased 2005 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1954

  • IFF nos. 45-48

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: LE FEV; Dans la terre est la centre, ou le fonds de ce monde... /...Il est toujours vain queur, tout luy sert de Pasture; lower left in plate: design[e] par Huret grave par Couuay [Couvay]; lower right de limpression de Mariette Avec privilege

Wikidata ID

Q76341240

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