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This is a drawing of allegorical figures and activities. The scene depicts a grand assembly with many figures engaged in various tasks. In the center, there are majestic figures seemingly in dialogue or holding court, surrounded by people in different poses. On the left side, figures are laboring with hammers, suggesting a scene of crafting or forging, while on the right, figures in helmets are bearing arms. The composition is within a semi-circular frame adorned with floral motifs. The artistry includes detailed garments and expressions, capturing movement and depth. The title below suggests dedication to themes of warfare or a historical event.
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This is a drawing of allegorical figures and activities. The scene depicts a grand assembly with many figures engaged in various tasks. In the center, there are majestic figures seemingly in dialogue or holding court, surrounded by people in different poses. On the left side, figures are laboring with hammers, suggesting a scene of crafting or forging, while on the right, figures in helmets are bearing arms. The composition is within a semi-circular frame adorned with floral motifs. The artistry includes detailed garments and expressions, capturing movement and depth. The title below suggests dedication to themes of warfare or a historical event.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Alliance de l'Allemagne et de l'Espagne avec la Hollande 1672 Cintre de la Gallerie du côté du Salon de la Guerre (Alliance of Germany and Spain with Holland 1672, Center of the Gallery next to the Salon of War) [pl. 31]

Jean-Baptiste Massé (designer) and Laurent Cars (engraver) after Charles Le Brun

Date
published 1752
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet: 64 × 91.6 cm (25 3/16 × 36 1/16 in.) plate: 45 × 79.2 cm (17 11/16 × 31 3/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
2015.142.1.35
Credit line
Gift of David H. McDonnell
Time span
1751 to 1775
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • France
  • architecture
  • engraving
  • Versailles
Provenance

Dyson Perrins Museum Trust (stamp). R.W. Burns (bookplate). David H. McDonnell, Arlington, VA; gift to NGA, 2015.

Inscription

In plate: LL: Peint par Ch. Le Brun et dessiné par J.B. Massé; LR: Gravé par Cars

NGA object ID 206890. 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.