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La Hollande accepte la paix et se détache de l'Allemagne et de l'Espagne 1678 Cintre de la Galerie du côté du Salon de la Paix (Holland Accepts Peace and Detaches Itself from Germany and Spain 1678, Center of the Gallery next to the Salon of Peace) [pl. 33]

Jean-Baptiste Massé , 1752

La Hollande accepte la paix et se détache de l'Allemagne et de l'Espagne 1678 Cintre de la Galerie du côté du Salon de la Paix (Holland Accepts Peace and Detaches Itself from Germany and Spain 1678, Center of the Gallery next to the Salon of Peace) [pl. 33], by Jean-Baptiste Massé, ink, 1752
La Hollande accepte la paix et se détache de l'Allemagne et de l'Espagne 1678 Cintre de la Galerie du côté du Salon de la Paix (Holland Accepts Peace and Detaches Itself from Germany and Spain 1678, Center of the Gallery next to the Salon of Peace) [pl. 33], by Jean-Baptiste Massé, ink, 1752

La Hollande accepte la paix et se détache de l'Allemagne et de l'Espagne 1678 Cintre de la Galerie du côté du Salon de la Paix (Holland Accepts Peace and Detaches Itself from Germany and Spain 1678, Center of the Gallery next to the Salon of Peace) [pl. 33] is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jean-Baptiste Massé. It dates from 1752 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

A woman in the center kneels, holding a child, while others around her react with fear or anger.

This engraving shows a chaotic scene with people in dramatic poses. A woman in the center kneels, holding a child, while others around her react with fear or anger. Some figures are on the ground, weapons scattered nearby. A building burns in the background, with dark smoke swirling above.

The title hints this scene marks a historic moment—Holland breaking away in 1678. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, giving the image depth.

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Overview

This 1752 engraving on laid paper, 'La Hollande accepte la paix et se détache de l'Allemagne et de l'Espagne 1678,' is the work of French artist Jean-Baptiste Massé, who served as court painter to Louis XV and trained notable artists.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts a dramatic scene set in the Gallery of the Peace, likely symbolizing Holland's separation from Germany and Spain in 1678. The chaotic composition features figures in emotional poses, with a kneeling woman at its center, amidst scattered weapons and a burning building.

Technique & Style

Massé employed fine lines to achieve a range of shadows and textures, creating depth in the image. The engraving is part of a series related to the Galerie de Versailles, published between 1732 and 1753, showcasing the artist's skill in printmaking.

History & Provenance

The engraving is now held by the National Gallery of Art in Washington, exemplifying Massé's work as a printmaker and his connection to the French royal court.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Massé

Artist

Jean-Baptiste Massé

Jean-Baptiste Massé (29 December 1687, in Paris – 26 September 1767, in Paris) was a French miniature painter, engraver, and draftsman, best remembered as the court painter of Louis XV, for training Jean-Étienne Liotard…

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