The Dream of Saint Joseph

1653/1657

Sébastien Bourdon

Associated Names
Sébastien Bourdon

Artist, French, 1616 - 1671

This is a drawing of a Nativity scene with figures, animals, and architecture. The artwork shows various elements typically associated with nativity. On the left are animals near a rustic stable structure. In the center is a figure, possibly an angel, gesturing towards a seated figure enveloped in drapery. On the right are two figures, one seemingly attending to an infant. The background features detailed architecture with arches and rectangles. The drawing is characterized by intricate line work and hatching, creating depth and texture. The composition conveys a sense of serene reverence through the detailed depiction of the figures and their surroundings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1975.32.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Robert-Dumesnil, no. 22, 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

2000

  • Thuillier, Jacques. Sébastien Bourdon, 1616 - 1671. Paris, 2000: no. 175, i/ii.

Wikidata ID

Q65577255

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