Das Feur
1750
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1750
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a dramatic scene framed like a decorative border. At the center, a muscular figure in a toga-like outfit reaches upward, surrounded by swirling flames and smoke. To the right, a small cherubic figure holds a torch, while flowers and vines twist around the edges. The title at the bottom, *Das Feur / Le Feu*, means "Fire" in German and French. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth and movement in the scene. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one used metal plates and sharp tools to make detailed prints.
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