Artwork
Meeting in the Chapel at Fontainebleau
Meeting in the Chapel at Fontainebleau is an ink print by the Baroque artist Abraham Bosse. It dates from 1633 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Meeting in the Chapel at Fontainebleau is a print created by Abraham Bosse in 1633, combining etching and engraving techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a formal gathering in the chapel at Fontainebleau, with multiple levels of figures in ornate attire, suggesting a ceremonial or official occasion.
Technique & Style
Bosse employed fine lines to achieve detailed renderings of clothing and facial expressions, characteristic of his skill in printmaking.
History & Provenance
Abraham Bosse was a 17th-century French printmaker who established himself in the medium, of which Meeting in the Chapel at Fontainebleau is a representative work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Abraham Bosse (c. 1604 – 14 February 1676) was a French artist, mainly as a printmaker in etching, but also in watercolour.
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