1639
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Illustration to Jean Desmarets' "L'Ariane" is a 1639 ink by Abraham Bosse, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a dramatic scene inside a dark room. A woman lies on the floor, half-dressed, while another figure kneels beside her, holding a small lantern. To the left, a man stands with his hand on his chin, watching. The room has a heavy curtain and a large empty frame on the wall. The woman’s pose and the man’s thoughtful look hint at a story of betrayal or loss. The lantern’s light cuts through the darkness, focusing attention on the fallen figure. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Bosse created such sharp details.
Abraham Bosse (c. 1604 – 14 February 1676) was a French artist, mainly as a printmaker in etching, but also in watercolour.
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