The Adoration of the Kings

Henri Mauperche

Associated Names
Henri Mauperche

Artist, French, c. 1602 - 1686

This is a drawing of an ornate architectural scene with classical elements and figures gathered around a central staircase. The scene depicts a grand structure with tall columns and arches. In the foreground, there are stairs leading up to a group of figures, and to the right, a series of ornately decorated buildings with intricate details. The skies above have a radiant sun emitting rays. The drawing showcases a high level of detail in both the architecture and the figures, with delicate shading and line work bringing the scene to life.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1043

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Robert-Dumesnil, no. 19


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

Q65569293

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