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La Montagne qui accouche (The Mountain Giving Birth)

Edme Jeaurat, after Etienne Jeaurat

National Gallery of Art

The image shows four people outdoors in a rocky landscape. One person on the left has hair tied up and wears a flowing garment with puffed sleeves. Two other women in flowing robes are nearby, with one holding a child while seated on the ground. The child faces the three women. In the background are tall mountains under a cloudy sky, and a tree with twisting branches is near the group.

Artwork Details

Date
1736
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
9466 × 12518 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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