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Title Page to J.F. Lenault, The Use of the Passions

William Marshall

1649

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Title Page to J.F. Lenault, The Use of the Passions is a 1649 ink by William Marshall, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: William Marshall
When & what style?: 1649 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a busy scene with people tangled in chains labeled with feelings like Joy, Fear, and Hate. At the top, a fancy frame holds the title *The Use of Passions*. One woman holds a wine cup, another looks sad, and a cherub points at a heart. The chains twist around them all. The top text says this was translated from French in 1649. The artist used sharp lines to show each emotion clearly. Check out how this was made with engraving.