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 monochrome drawing of a forest scene where a figure in flowing garments stands over two others lying on the ground. The standing figure wields a bow and reaches for arrows. The background features dense foliage and distant figures observing the scene. Fine lines and shading detail the trees, garments, and landscape, enhancing the drama of the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1981.48.16

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc, 584

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q74037130

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