Meeting in the Chapel at Fontainebleau
1633
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1633
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a packed, ornate hall with three levels of people. The top level has a balcony filled with figures in fancy dress, some holding flags. Below that, a long row of seated people faces forward, dressed in rich clothes. At the bottom, a group of musicians plays instruments while others stand or sit around them. The scene looks like a formal gathering, maybe a ceremony or meeting. The artist used fine lines to create lots of detail, especially in the clothing and faces. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
