La jeune vestale

Jean-François Janinet after Jean-Jacques-François Le Barbier I

Associated Names
Jean-François Janinet

Artist, French, 1752 - 1814

Jean-Jacques-François Le Barbier I

Artist After, French, 1738 - 1826

The image shows the upper body of a woman in a classical styled portrait. She is depicted in a side profile, turned slightly towards the viewer, with her head angled downward as she appears to place flowers onto a smoking incense burner. Her facial features include soft, delicate expressions with closed lips and a calm demeanor. She has long hair that appears to be tucked beneath a veil. Adorning her head is a floral crown, featuring blooms of pink and red. Her clothing is draped in a loose, classical style, likely a gown, with her arms slightly exposed as she leans forward towards the burner. Around her waist, the fabric is gathered, creating a flowing effect. The background of the image is a deep, muted tone, with billowing smoke rising from the burner behind her, creating a dramatic effect against the otherwise plain backdrop.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color aquatint and etching

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.2372

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Portalis/Beraldi 1880, no. 61, State i


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1880

  • Portalis, baron Roger and Henri Beraldi. Les graveurs du dix-huitieme siecle. 2 parts, 3 vols. each part. Paris, 1880.

Wikidata ID

Q64959205

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