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Ambassades envoyées des extrêmités de la Terre (Embassies Sent from the Extremities of the Globe) [pl. 15]

Jean-Baptiste Massé , 1752

Ambassades envoyées des extrêmités de la Terre (Embassies Sent from the Extremities of the Globe) [pl. 15], by Jean-Baptiste Massé, ink, 1752
Ambassades envoyées des extrêmités de la Terre (Embassies Sent from the Extremities of the Globe) [pl. 15], by Jean-Baptiste Massé, ink, 1752

Ambassades envoyées des extrêmités de la Terre (Embassies Sent from the Extremities of the Globe) [pl. 15] is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jean-Baptiste Massé. It dates from 1752 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

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Inscribed:In plate: LL: Peint par Ch. Le Brun et dessiné par J.B. Massé; LR: Gravé par Soubeiran

About this work

Overview

Created in 1752 by Jean-Baptiste Massé, a French artist known for his work in various media, 'Ambassades envoyées des extrêmités de la Terre' is an engraving on laid paper that depicts a symbolic scene of diplomatic delegations from distant lands.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving shows a complex scene with a seated woman receiving an offering from a kneeling man, surrounded by muscular figures, cherubs, and ornate carvings. The title suggests the scene represents embassies arriving from afar, conveying a sense of global engagement and exchange.

Technique & Style

The print is characterized by its detailed black-and-white engraving, featuring classical poses and ornate decorative elements. Massé's work showcases his skill in capturing intricate scenes and figures, reflecting his training and experience as a draftsman and engraver.

History & Provenance

Jean-Baptiste Massé was a versatile artist who served at the court of Louis XV and trained other notable artists. His contribution to the 'Galerie de Versailles' project highlights his significance in 18th-century French art.

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Artist & collection

Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Massé

Artist

Jean-Baptiste Massé

Jean-Baptiste Massé (29 December 1687, in Paris – 26 September 1767, in Paris) was a French miniature painter, engraver, and draftsman, best remembered as the court painter of Louis XV, for training Jean-Étienne Liotard…

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