Artwork
La découverte du nouveau monde
La découverte du nouveau monde is an ink print by the Baroque artist Pietro Antonio Martini. It dates from 1768 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
La découverte du nouveau monde is a print created by Pietro Antonio Martini in 1768, combining etching and engraving techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a dimly lit, high-ceilinged room where two groups interact: a kneeling woman with a child and a figure in a feathered headdress, alongside European-style figures with spears and hats. The contrast between the groups suggests a cultural clash, with tension arising from their differing postures and actions.
Technique & Style
The print is made using etching and engraving, techniques that allow for detailed and intricate designs. Etching involves using acid to cut lines into a metal plate, enabling artists to achieve a range of textures and tones.
Artist & collection
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