The Arrest of Christ

after Sébastien Le Clerc I

Associated Names
French 17th Century

Artist

Sébastien Le Clerc I

Artist After, French, 1637 - 1714

This is a drawing of a group of figures in a night scene. The image shows multiple figures gathering at night, some holding torches. The background features architectural elements resembling a town or city wall. Trees and swirling lines are visible in the sky. The drawing has intricate details and high contrast between dark and light areas. The figures are depicted in classical attire.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.2273

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Jombert 1774, no. 232, State (copy in reverse)

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1774

  • Jombert, Charles Antoine. Catalogue raisonne de l'oeuvre de Sebastien Le Clerc. Paris: Charles Antoine Jombert, 1774.

1980

  • Preaud 1980, 206.

Wikidata ID

Q74033759

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