Alliance de l'Allemagne et de l'Espagne avec la Hollande 1672 Cintre de la Gallerie du côté du Salon de la Guerre (Alliance of Germany and Spain with Holland 1672, Center of the Gallery next to the Salon of War) [pl. 31]

published 1752

Jean-Baptiste Massé (designer) and Laurent Cars (engraver) after Charles Le Brun

Associated Names
Jean-Baptiste Massé

Artist, French, 1687 - 1767

Laurent Cars

Engraver, French, 1699 - 1771

Charles Le Brun

Artist After, French, 1619 - 1690

This is a drawing of allegorical figures and activities. The scene depicts a grand assembly with many figures engaged in various tasks. In the center, there are majestic figures seemingly in dialogue or holding court, surrounded by people in different poses. On the left side, figures are laboring with hammers, suggesting a scene of crafting or forging, while on the right, figures in helmets are bearing arms. The composition is within a semi-circular frame adorned with floral motifs. The artistry includes detailed garments and expressions, capturing movement and depth. The title below suggests dedication to themes of warfare or a historical event.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David H. McDonnell

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 64 × 91.6 cm (25 3/16 × 36 1/16 in.)
    plate: 45 × 79.2 cm (17 11/16 × 31 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.142.1.35

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a half-length portrait of a seated man named Jean Baptiste Massé. He is facing slightly towards the viewer in a formal posture. He has a round face, wavy shoulder-length hair, and a subtle smile. He is dressed in an elaborate coat with large buttons and lace cuffs, along with a lace cravat. In his hand, he holds a large rolled sheet of paper with intricate designs. Beside him is an ornate table with art supplies and tools. The background includes a classical sculpture figure and a patterned wall or tapestry.

Jean Baptiste Massé

Johann Georg Wille

1755

This is a photograph of a historical title page. The page shows a printed text announcing a work titled "La Grande Galerie de Versailles, et les deux Salons qui l'accompagnent," credited to Charles Le Brun, with designs by Jean-Baptiste Massé and engraving by artists supervised by Le Brun. The page features a central decorative emblem, a detailed crest surrounded by foliage. The text is laid out elegantly, with various font sizes and styles, and indicates Paris as the place of printing by the Royal Printer in 1752. The background has a slightly aged appearance, typical of old paper.

La Grande Galerie de Versailles, et les deux salons qui l'accompagnent (The Grand Gallery of Versailles and Two Accompanying Salons)

Jean-Baptiste Massé, Johann Georg Wille, Various Artists

1752

Développemens de la décoration intérieure, et des Peintres du plafond de la Galerie de Versailles (Plan of the Interior Decoration and Ceiling Paintings in the Versailles Gallery)

Jean-Baptiste Massé, Andrew Lawrence, Charles-Nicolas Cochin II

1752


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dyson Perrins Museum Trust (stamp). R.W. Burns (bookplate). David H. McDonnell, Arlington, VA; gift to NGA, 2015.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

In plate: LL: Peint par Ch. Le Brun et dessiné par J.B. Massé; LR: Gravé par Cars

Wikidata ID

Q77112800

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