Artwork
Les Suites de la Guerre
Les Suites de la Guerre is a print by Antoine-Jean Duclos. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Les Suites de la Guerre is an engraving created by Antoine-Jean Duclos in 1750, depicting the aftermath of war. The print is on paper and reworks a composition originally designed by Peter Paul Rubens.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a chaotic aftermath with a woman in dark robes pulling a child away from a wounded, naked man. Other figures are armed, wounded, or fleeing. A burning building and a winged figure with a spear add to the turmoil, conveying the suffering that follows conflict.
Technique & Style
Duclos's engraving replicates a design from an earlier print by Gérard Edelinck. The use of dramatic lighting and the depiction of naked bodies create a raw and urgent atmosphere.
History & Provenance
The print is dated 1750 and is related to earlier works by Rubens and Edelinck. A version of Edelinck's engraving is referenced as DYCE.1723.
Artist & collection
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