Esurientes pascere

1665/1670

Sébastien Bourdon

Associated Names
Sébastien Bourdon

Artist, French, 1616 - 1671

This is a drawing of a group of figures in an ancient setting. The artwork depicts multiple individuals occupying various roles, set against an elaborate architectural landscape. The composition includes figures dressed in robes, with some reclining and others standing, against a structured environment consisting of stone structures and lush trees. The drawing is intricately detailed, capturing depth with shading and fine lines. The overall atmosphere suggests a narrative moment.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1979.1.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Robert-Dumesnil, no. 2


Artwork history & notes

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

Wikidata ID

Q65577278

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