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La Hollande Cintre du Salon de la Guerre sur L'Arcade qui donne entrée dans la Galerie (Holland, Center of the Salon of War in the Arcade that Opens into the Gallery) [pl. 39]

Jean-Baptiste Massé (designer) and Nicolas Henri Tardieu (engraver) after Charles Le Brun

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a naval battle scene. The image depicts soldiers in ancient armor engaged in battle amidst turbulent seas. Details include a ship tossed on waves with billowing sails and a background of dramatic clouds. The composition is framed in an arch with decorative embellishments along the upper edge. The border design features leaves and scrolls.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1752
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
6549 × 3029 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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