Artwork
Illustration to Jean Desmarets' "L'Ariane"
Illustration to Jean Desmarets' "L'Ariane" is an ink print by the Baroque artist Abraham Bosse. It dates from 1639 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print is an illustration for Jean Desmarets' work 'L'Ariane', created by Abraham Bosse in 1639 using etching and engraving techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a dramatic moment with several figures, centered around a torchbearer, with a group of people reacting to the light. The composition suggests a narrative moment from the referenced work.
Technique & Style
Strong contrasts of light and dark are used to create drama and tension, characteristic of the artist's skill in printmaking and the stylistic traits of the Baroque movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Abraham Bosse (c. 1604 – 14 February 1676) was a French artist, mainly as a printmaker in etching, but also in watercolour.
Illustration to Jean Desmarets' "L'Ariane"
Illustration to Jean Desmarets' "L'Ariane"
Illustration to Jean Desmarets' "L'Ariane"
Illustration to Jean Desmarets' "L'Ariane"
Illustration to Jean Desmarets' "L'Ariane"
Illustration to Jean Desmarets' "L'Ariane"
Illustration to Jean Desmarets' "L'Ariane"
Illustration to Jean Desmarets' "L'Ariane"