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An Episcopal Visitation

Léon-Augustin Lhermitte

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an interior scene within a grand architectural setting. The drawing shows a group of individuals gathered in a large, vaulted space. There are columns with ornate capitals in the foreground and intricate archways in the background. The space is illuminated, casting shadows and emphasizing the height and depth of the architecture. The focus is on a group of people with one person in ceremonial attire standing before them, creating a scene rich with fabric textures and interplay of light and shadow on the stone surfaces. The rendering shows attention to architectural features, capturing the solemnity and grandness of the space.

Artwork Details

Date
1881
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3310 × 4112 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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