Meridies (Noon)
1640
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1640
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Meridies (Noon) is a 1640 ink by Charles Le Brun, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows three figures in a forest. One woman sits on the ground, holding a sleeping child. Another woman stands nearby, looking down. Trees and branches fill the background, with light streaming through the leaves. The title *Meridies* means "noon," which might hint at the time of day. The artist used sharp lines to show the figures and trees. Look up etching to see how this technique works.
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