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La matrone d'Ephese, by Jean-Louis Delignon, ink, 1793

La matrone d'Ephese

Jean-Louis Delignon

1793

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

La matrone d'Ephese is a 1793 ink by Jean-Louis Delignon, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jean-Louis Delignon
When & what style?
1793 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a group of people in a dim, arched room. A woman kneels, helping a sick child while another woman stands nearby with a candle. Above them, a man lies on a bed, looking up. The walls have statues and a shelf with books. The scene looks like it’s telling a story, not just showing a moment. The artist used shading to make the figures stand out against the dark background. Look up etching to see how artists like this one create detailed prints.

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