Three Figures in a Gallery

after Jean de Gourmont I

Associated Names
French 16th Century

Artist

Jean de Gourmont I

Artist After, French, active 1506/1551

This is a drawing of an architectural scene with classical columns and structures. The drawing depicts a detailed perspective with a prominent colonnade, ornately decorated columns with Corinthian capitals, a curving platform, layered structural forms, arched windows, and curved walls. Additionally, there are classical figures in the foreground.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth B. Benedict

  • Dimensions

    plate: 16.2 x 14.1 cm (6 3/8 x 5 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 25.2 x 18.2 cm (9 15/16 x 7 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.60.18

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. Ruth B. Benedict (1913-1993), Washington; bequest to NGA, 1994.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by later hand, upper right verso in graphite: 105 / Benedict; by later hand, center verso in graphite: 22/4; by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: check Jean Cousin Yr.

Wikidata ID

Q75122139

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