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 of a group of figures engaged in a scene. The figures are in an outdoor setting with trees and foliage in the background. Several individuals are gathered in the foreground, some seated and others standing. They appear to be involved in a discussion or debate. The characters are dressed in flowing garments. A large drapery extends from a tree over the group. In the lower section, other figures are reacting with gestures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1981.48.9

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc, 577

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

Q74037107

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