La découverte du nouveau monde
1779
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1779
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La découverte du nouveau monde is a 1779 ink by Pierre Duflos, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a scene of people in old-fashioned clothing, with one man in the center wearing a feathered headdress and holding a sword. He's surrounded by other men, some of whom are also holding weapons. In the background, there's a building with a thatched roof and a few trees visible through the doorway. The artist has used a lot of detail to show the textures of the clothing and the surroundings. The man in the center is wearing a fancy outfit, while the others are dressed more simply. The background is quite busy, with lots of lines and patterns. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Baroque movement.
