Artwork
Tremblez malheureux Roi, votre régne est passé
Tremblez malheureux Roi, votre régne est passé is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jean Charles Levasseur. It dates from 1775 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Tremblez malheureux Roi, votre régne est passé is a print created by Jean Charles Levasseur in 1775 using etching and engraving techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dramatic confrontation between a king and a group of agitated people. The king, accompanied by a pleading woman, addresses the crowd with his arm outstretched, while others point accusingly at him, creating a tense atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Levasseur's use of strong contrasts and bold lines enhances the dramatic tension in the image, characteristic of his etching technique.
Artist & collection
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Tremblez malheureux Roi, votre Règne est passe