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Four Magistrates of Besançon (Quatre magistrats de Besançon)

Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a regal scene set within a decorative framework. The image depicts four figures dressed in historical attire, each seated on ornate chairs underneath a draped canopy. The heraldic emblem featuring a double-headed eagle sits atop the tapestry. The figures appear to be engaged in a discussion or debate, with one gesturing towards the others.

Artwork Details

Date
1825
Medium
lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
3407 × 5080 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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