Artwork preview

La Reine annonçant à Mme Bellegarde, des Juges, et la liberté de son mari en mai 1777

Antoine-Jean Duclos after vicomte Charles Henri Desfosses

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a group of people gathered in an opulent interior. The individuals are dressed in elaborate 18th-century fashion, featuring women with ornate wigs, dresses, and men in fancy suits. Some people hold fans or wear hats. The setting includes large arched windows, classical sculptures, candlesticks, and decorative architectural elements.

Artwork Details

Date
1779
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4468 × 3276 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette