Who painted L'Infirmerie de l'hospital de la Charite de Paris?

L'Infirmerie de l'hospital de la Charite de Paris was painted by Abraham Bosse in 1641.

Where can I see L'Infirmerie de l'hospital de la Charite de Paris?

L'Infirmerie de l'hospital de la Charite de Paris is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is L'Infirmerie de l'hospital de la Charite de Paris?

L'Infirmerie de l'hospital de la Charite de Paris is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

L'Infirmerie de l'hospital de la Charite de Paris

Abraham Bosse , 1641

L'Infirmerie de l'hospital de la Charite de Paris is an ink print by the Baroque artist Abraham Bosse. It dates from 1641 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

L'Infirmerie de l'hospital de la Charite de Paris is an etching created by Abraham Bosse in 1641. It depicts a scene inside a hospital ward.

Subject & Meaning

The etching shows a crowded hospital room with patients in beds and medical staff attending to them at a central table. The title indicates that the scene is set in a Parisian hospital, suggesting a representation of real-life care work.

Technique & Style

Bosse used sharp lines to capture detailed textures and objects, such as clothing folds and medical tools. The etching's focus on precise detail reflects the artist's skill with the medium.

Context

The work is characteristic of Bosse's broader interest in depicting social and institutional life, engaging with contemporary French culture and printmaking practices.