Martyrdom of Saint Lucy

Jacques Bellange

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Jacques Bellange

Artist, French, c. 1575 - 1616

This is a drawing featuring numerous figures in elaborate garments gathered around a central staircase. The composition is crowded with characters in dynamic poses, interacting with each other in varied expressions. There are architectural elements in the background, including columns, arches, and a distant cityscape. The attire of the characters and the architecture suggest a historical or mythological narrative. The arrangement of the figures suggests a story unfolding, where each character seems to play a role in the drama.

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Bibliography

1967

  • Robert-Dumesnil, A.P.F. Le peintre-graveur francais, ou catalogue raisonne des estampes gravees par les peintres et les dessinateurs de l'ecole francaise, ouvrage faisant suite au peintre-graveur de M. Bartsch. Reprint (11 vols. in 6). Paris: F. deNobe

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Q65570928

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