Who painted Quoi donc, les vrais Chrétiens auraient tant de vertu?

Quoi donc, les vrais Chrétiens auraient tant de vertu was painted by Hubert François Gravelot in 1736.

Where can I see Quoi donc, les vrais Chrétiens auraient tant de vertu?

Quoi donc, les vrais Chrétiens auraient tant de vertu is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Quoi donc, les vrais Chrétiens auraient tant de vertu?

Quoi donc, les vrais Chrétiens auraient tant de vertu is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Quoi donc, les vrais Chrétiens auraient tant de vertu

Hubert François Gravelot , 1736

Quoi donc, les vrais Chrétiens auraient tant de vertu is a graphite drawing by the Baroque artist Hubert François Gravelot. It dates from 1736 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Quoi donc, les vrais Chrétiens auraient tant de vertu is a 1736 drawing by Hubert-François Gravelot, a French artist who worked primarily as an engraver and book illustrator.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a lively gathering of people in front of a grand building, with figures engaged in conversation, gesturing, or observing the scene. The characters wear robes and hats, adding to the sense of occasion and drama.

Technique & Style

Gravelot employed red chalk and graphite on laid paper to create the drawing, achieving a sense of depth and texture. The medium allows for nuanced expression and detail, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene.

History & Provenance

Gravelot, born in Paris, moved to London in 1732, where he played a significant role in promoting the Rococo style in British design through his illustrations and engravings.

Artist & collection

Artist

Hubert François Gravelot

Hubert-François Bourguignon, commonly known as Gravelot (26 March 1699 – 20 April 1773), was a French engraver, a famous book illustrator, designer and drawing-master.