1638
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La Galerie du Palais is a 1638 ink by Abraham Bosse, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a crowded room with people dressed in fancy 17th-century clothes. Men wear big hats and coats, women have long dresses and lace collars. Two dogs sit in the foreground, and everyone seems busy talking or looking at something. The walls are lined with shelves holding books, jewelry, and strange objects—like a clock and a crown. Notice how the artist used sharp lines to show every detail, from the ruffles to the dogs’ fur. The text around the edges describes the scene in French, hinting at a mix of serious and playful moments. Want to see more like this? Check out etching to learn how artists like Bosse made prints.
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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