La Hollande accepte la paix et se détache de l'Allemagne et de l'Espagne 1678 Cintre de la Galerie du côté du Salon de la Paix (Holland Accepts Peace and Detaches Itself from Germany and Spain 1678, Center of the Gallery next to the Salon of Peace) [pl. 33]

published 1752

Jean-Baptiste Massé (designer) and Benoît Audran II (engraver) after Charles Le Brun

Associated Names
Jean-Baptiste Massé

Artist, French, 1687 - 1767

Benoît Audran II

Engraver, French, 1698 - 1772

Charles Le Brun

Artist After, French, 1619 - 1690

This is a drawing featuring a variety of figures arranged in a semi-circular design. The central figures appear engaged in discussion or awakening amidst swirling drapery and clouds. Surrounding them are other figures in dynamic poses, some in conflict while others gesture skyward. Architectural elements and sailing ships are visible in the background, with a decorative border framing the artwork.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David H. McDonnell

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 64 × 91.3 cm (25 3/16 × 35 15/16 in.)
    plate: 40 × 79.4 cm (15 3/4 × 31 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.142.1.37

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 Audran

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