The Wife of Hasdrubal Throws Herself on the Fire

Pierre Woeiriot

Associated Names
Pierre II Woeiriot de Bouzey

Artist, French, 1532 - 1599

This is a drawing featuring classical architecture and figures amidst swirling smoke and flames. The central figure is holding two smaller figures, all in flowing robes. In the foreground, classical objects like urns and armor are depicted. The background shows architectural elements resembling classical Roman buildings, with columns and domed structures. Additional figures on the right gesture towards the central scene, adding to the narrative tension. The drawing uses intricate detailing and lines to depict movement and drama, capturing a moment of turmoil and rescue.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 22.9 × 17.5 cm (9 × 6 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1973.54.17

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Robert-Dumesnil, no. 206, State i/ii

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

Q65576222

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