Potare sitientes

1665/1670

Sébastien Bourdon

Associated Names
Sébastien Bourdon

Artist, French, 1616 - 1671

This is a drawing of a group of people gathered in an architectural setting among ruins and natural surroundings. The scene is populated by figures engaged in various activities. In the foreground, a central figure kneels beside large urns. The gathered individuals display a range of expressions and postures, from attentive to curious. Architectural elements like grand columns and archways are visible in the background. The use of shading and line work brings depth to the scene, with lush foliage adding to the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1979.1.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Robert-Dumesnil, no. 3


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

Q65577280

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