Le confessional

1777

Pierre Etienne Moitte after Pierre-Antoine Baudouin

Associated Names
Pierre Etienne Moitte

Artist, French, 1722 - 1780

Pierre-Antoine Baudouin

Artist After, French, 1723 - 1769

This drawing depicts a theatrical scene set inside an ornate building. The image features numerous figures around a detailed confessional booth, with rich drapery and intricate garments creating a formal atmosphere. The figures show dynamic poses and varied expressions, with a carved architectural feature above the booth adding to the elaborate interior style. A decorative border frames the scene, enhancing its theatrical quality.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving and etching

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.2176


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1875

  • Bocher, Emmanuel. Pierre-Antoine Baudouin. Les gravures francaises du XVIIIe siecle, 2. Paris, 1875: 15 i/iii.

Wikidata ID

Q64961105

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