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Christopher Mendez

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This is a drawing of a complex historical scene depicted through multiple panels. The artwork consists of several vignettes or small scenes, each capturing different moments. There is a central panel surrounded by smaller, complementary illustrations. Text is incorporated into the design. Architectural and maritime elements are present, with ships and buildings. The space appears to be filled with details showcasing historical clothing, vessels, and cityscapes. An elaborate border ties these elements together.
Romeyn de Hooghe, No Monarchy, No Popery, c. 1690, etching on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2003.5.3

No Monarchy, No Popery

Romeyn de Hooghe · c. 1690 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2003.5.3

This is a drawing of cherubic figures in a forest setting. The drawing features cherubs engaged in various poses, interacting with animals like dogs and a wild boar. The landscape is dense with trees, foliage, and animals, with some cherubs appearing among the nature. Delicate lines and detailed shading create depth and texture within the scene, highlighting the playful atmosphere of the forest environment.
Pietro Testa, Venus and Adonis, 1631/37, etching on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2001.76.2

Venus and Adonis

Pietro Testa · 1631/37 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2001.76.2

The image shows the ancient Colosseum from a diagonal angle, highlighting its massive ruins. The focus is on the structure, which is partially broken with vegetation growing from its cracks. The background features detailed clouds with cross-hatching and linework, adding depth to the sky above. Small figures can be seen near the base of the Colosseum, providing scale. The color palette is monochromatic with varied intensity of black lines on a light background.
Hieronymus Cock, View of the Colosseum, probably 1550, etching on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1994.80.3

View of the Colosseum

Hieronymus Cock · probably 1550 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1994.80.3

This is a drawing of a group of figures in an architectural setting. It depicts several muscular figures in dynamic poses. The central focus is a robust, nude male figure with his back to the viewer. Surrounding figures are clothed and appear to interact with the central figure. Another figure in the foreground appears to be reclining. The background features classical architecture with columns and a dome structure. The figures are detailed with lines and shading, conveying movement and vitality.
Jan Muller, Hendrick Goltzius, The Fight between Ulysses and Irus, 1589, engraving on laid paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.3

The Fight between Ulysses and Irus

Jan Muller, Hendrick Goltzius · 1589 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.3

The image depicts a man from the chest up. He is facing slightly to his left, with a prominent nose, a mustache, and long, curly hair falling to his shoulders. He wears armor with a shoulder plate and a white, lace-trimmed collar. The man is set against a dark background with an ornate, octagonal border. An inscription in capital letters decorates the frame.
Jean Morin, Nicholas de Neufville, marquis de Villeroy, etching, engraving, and stippling, touched with black ink, on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1984.25.36

Nicholas de Neufville, marquis de Villeroy

Jean Morin · · etching, engraving, and stippling, touched with black ink, on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1984.25.36

The image shows an etching of four figures. The central figure is seated, while three figures stand to the right. The figures are draped in loose fabric, with abstract shapes suggesting grass and foliage in the background. There are no noticeable jewelry or objects, aside from the garments and a small basket near the seated figure. The figures are depicted without detailed facial features, focusing on form and posture.
François Boucher, Figure Studies including Seated Mother and Child, published 1735, etching on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1988.35.11

Figure Studies including Seated Mother and Child

François Boucher · published 1735 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1988.35.11

The image depicts a sketch of a young person from head to toe. The figure is standing in a leaning pose, with one arm on a large rock or tree branch and the other hand holding a hat. They have delicate features, medium-length wavy hair, and wear a long dress with rolled-up sleeves. The background includes trees, foliage, and a distant building resembling a church or castle with a steeple. The setting suggests a rural or pastoral environment, with detailed lines emphasizing texture and form.
Mather Brown, Girl with a Pitcher, c. 1805-1810, pen lithograph in black on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2001.109.1

Girl with a Pitcher

Mather Brown · c. 1805-1810 · pen lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2001.109.1

The image features a rural landscape with a low horizon, water meeting land, figures with animals on the shoreline, a person walking beside pack animals, rustic buildings emitting smoke, and a monochrome color scheme of sepia tones.
Jan Both, The Hinny Drover, via Appia, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.54.11

The Hinny Drover, via Appia

Jan Both · · etching ·  Accession ID  1974.54.11

The image shows a rural scene with a woman doing laundry. There is a house with a thatched roof, a large tree, and various natural elements like wood and foliage. The intricate etching technique captures textures. The color palette is monochromatic, highlighting fine lines and cross-hatching. The scene includes a stony path, a wooden structure, water pools, trees, and bushes, creating a rustic atmosphere.
François Boucher, La Blanchisseuse, 1756, etching on laid paper, Phillips Family Fund, 2009.81.1

La Blanchisseuse

François Boucher · 1756 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.81.1

The image shows a portrait of a man's upper body. He is facing forward with his head slightly turned to his left, showing a three-quarter view of his face. The man has a long face, high cheekbones, a pointed nose, and a mustache. His wavy, shoulder-length hair frames his face. He is dressed in a garment with a wide, flat collar over a buttoned-up shirt. The portrait is enclosed in an octagonal frame with text around it. The background is plain to keep the focus on the man.
Jean Morin, Michel le Tellier, etching, engraving, and stippling on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1984.25.31

Michel le Tellier

Jean Morin · · etching, engraving, and stippling on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1984.25.31