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Title Page for Histoire Cvrievse de Tovt Ce Qui C'est Passé a l'Entree de La Reyne Mere dv Roy Treschrestien...

Cornelis Galle I after Sir Peter Paul Rubens

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a formal historical or allegorical scene. The image depicts a ceremonial gathering with a central figure seated and being crowned by other figures around them. Above the central scene, cherubic figures hold a banner with text in French. The background is detailed with clouds and possibly an angelic figure watching over.

Artwork Details

Date
1632
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
6749 × 9501 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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