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Illustration to Jean Desmarets' "L'Ariane"

Abraham Bosse after Claude Vignon

National Gallery of Art

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.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1639
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
3211 × 4207 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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