Hospitio exipere advenas

1665/1670

Sébastien Bourdon

Associated Names
Sébastien Bourdon

Artist, French, 1616 - 1671

This image depicts multiple figures interacting in a classical setting. Several figures are gathered, some seated and others standing, amidst columns, drapery, and classical architecture. The characters are engaged in activities such as pouring and mixing liquid in vessels. The scene includes elaborate clothing drapery and a backdrop showing trees and a large building with smokestacks. The drawing exhibits a high level of craftsmanship, typical of classical or neoclassical themes, possibly inspired by ancient literature or mythology.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1979.1.3

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Robert-Dumesnil, no. 4


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

Q65577282

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