Jesus Telling the Parable of the Father who Sends his Workers to his Vineyard

Sébastien Bourdon

Associated Names
Sébastien Bourdon

Artist, French, 1616 - 1671

The image depicts a classical landscape with a town nestled among hills and architectural structures. A cylindrical tower stands out in the skyline. A tree with intricate branches is on the left, with mountains in the background. Various buildings and bridges are visible in the distance, with hills further enhancing the scene's depth. The detailed line work resembles etching or engraving, adding texture to the landscape. The color scheme is monochromatic, using varying shades of black, white, and grey for contrast and depth.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1952.8.77

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Robert-Dumesnil, no. 34


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1985

  • Landscape Prints from the National Gallery's Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1985, no cat.

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

Q65366338

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