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This is a drawing depicting a crowded and dramatic scene with various figures interacting around a central figure. The composition shows a chaotic atmosphere with animated gestures and interactions. The central figure is standing barefooted and slightly leaning to one side, with exaggerated expressions on other figures suggesting satire or critique. In the background, there are architectural elements and statues. The drawing has a satirical tone reminiscent of 19th-century visual satire.
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This is a drawing depicting a crowded and dramatic scene with various figures interacting around a central figure. The composition shows a chaotic atmosphere with animated gestures and interactions. The central figure is standing barefooted and slightly leaning to one side, with exaggerated expressions on other figures suggesting satire or critique. In the background, there are architectural elements and statues. The drawing has a satirical tone reminiscent of 19th-century visual satire.

National Gallery of Art · Print

...alors, il s'approcha d'elle: Parody of van Dyck's Betrayal of Christ

French 19th Century

Date
1832
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
overall: 34.4 x 25.4 cm (13 9/16 x 10 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
2002.57.19
Credit line
Gift of Frank Anderson Trapp
Time span
1776 to 1800
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
La Caricature

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Landscape
  • Dress
  • Figures
  • Writing
Provenance

Frank Anderson Trapp [1922-2005], Amherst, MA; gift to NGA, 2002.

NGA object ID 111427. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.