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Illustration to Jean Desmarets' "L'Ariane"

Abraham Bosse after Claude Vignon

National Gallery of Art

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.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1639
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
3146 × 4138 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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