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The engraver Joseph de Meulemeester at work in the lodges of Raphael in the Vatican

Joseph-François Ducq

1813

oil

canvas

From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

The engraver Joseph de Meulemeester at work in the lodges of Raphael in the Vatican is a 1813 oil by Joseph-François Ducq, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

Who painted this?: Joseph-François Ducq
When & what style?: 1813
Where can I see it?: Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

About this work

The painting depicts a man in a long black coat, standing in a grand hallway with tall columns and archways. He holds a picture frame with a painting of a woman in a white dress. The man's dark hair is neatly styled, and he wears a white cravat around his neck. In the background, other people are visible, but they are not the main focus of the painting. The atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation, with the man lost in thought as he examines the painting in his hands. The artist, Joseph-François Ducq, is known for his attention to detail and his ability to capture the subtleties of human emotion.