Title Page to J.F. Lenault, The Use of the Passions

published 1649

William Marshall

Associated Names
William Marshall

Artist, English, active 1617/1649

This is a drawing of figures representing various emotions connected to Reason and Divine Grace. The figures are labeled with names such as "Fear," "Joy," "Sorrow," and "Choler." They are linked by chains to a central female figure representing Reason, who is advised by Divine Grace from above. Each emotion is engaged in a symbolic activity reflecting its nature. The detailed scene conveys the relationship between human passions, reason, and divine grace. The style and labeling suggest a didactic or illustrative purpose, possibly conveying moral or philosophical ideas visually.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 15.2 × 9 cm (6 × 3 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.488


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65369061

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