La chasse royalle

La chasse royalle

François Le Febvre

1665

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a fancy, symmetrical design of flowers, vases, and ribbons. The top half is packed with ornate vases shaped like leaves and branches, each holding flowers or fruit. Below, a small landscape stretches across—buildings, trees, and people hunting in a park-like setting. The words *"La Chasse Royalle"* (which means "The Royal Hunt") hint this might be about hunting scenes. The artist used fine lines to create depth and texture, typical of this style. Check out how this was made using engraving.

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