Illustration to Jean Desmarets' "L'Ariane"

published 1639

Abraham Bosse after Claude Vignon

Associated Names
Abraham Bosse

Artist, French, 1602 - 1676

Claude Vignon

Artist After, French, 1593 - 1670

This is a drawing featuring multiple figures in a landscape. The scene shows a group of people in the foreground, with animated poses suggesting movement and interaction. The central figures are seen engaged in an intense encounter, with energetic gestures and expressions. In the background, there are architectural elements of a town or settlement, along with figures resembling soldiers in formation. The landscape includes hills, trees, and a sky with soft clouds. The drawing conveys a sense of narrative and intensity through intricate details of the characters and surroundings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1981.48.8

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc, 576


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1854

  • Le Blanc, Charles. _Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, contenant le dictionnaire des graveurs de toutes les nations, dans lequel sont decrites les estampes rares, precieuses et interessantes avec l'indication de leurs differents etats et des prix auxquels

Wikidata ID

Q74037103

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