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Descent into Limbo

after Sébastien Le Clerc I

Associated Names

French 17th Century

Artist

Sébastien Le Clerc I

Artist After, French, 1637 - 1714

This is a drawing depicting multiple figures in a celestial setting. The central figure stands on a cloud with rays radiating around them, while surrounding figures gesture towards them. Some figures have wings. The drawing shows swirling clouds and strong lines to convey movement and depth in the scene.

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Artwork overview

Medium

engraving
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1980.45.2283
Catalogue Raisonné

Jombert 1774, no. 232, State (copy in reverse)

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1774

Jombert, Charles Antoine. Catalogue raisonne de l'oeuvre de Sebastien Le Clerc. Paris: Charles Antoine Jombert, 1774.

1980

Preaud 1980, 228.

Wikidata ID

Q74033820

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