La découverte du nouveau monde
1768
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Pietro Antonio Martini
Pietro Antonio Martini (1779–1779) was an artist.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La découverte du nouveau monde is a 1768 ink by Pietro Antonio Martini, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This scene shows a mix of people in a dimly lit room with a high ceiling. On the left, a woman in flowing robes kneels, holding a child, while a man in a feathered headdress stands near her. On the right, European-style figures in hats and coats stand with spears and feathered hats, pointing or gesturing. The room has a window showing a landscape outside. The contrast between the two groups hints at a clash of cultures. The woman’s calm pose and the Europeans’ alert stances create tension. Look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Pietro Antonio Martini (1779–1779) was an artist.
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