The Body of Christ being Covered with Flowersand Perfume

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 scene involving large jars. The image shows a group of figures engaged in an activity with large vessels. The setting appears to be indoors or in a cave, with one figure carrying a large jar down stairs. The composition suggests an ancient or classical scene. The figures are dressed in robes, and the setting is detailed with textured shading, creating an atmosphere of labor and cooperation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.2286

  • 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, 231.

Wikidata ID

Q74033829

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