Coupole du Salon de la Paix (Cupola of the Salon of Peace) [pl. 44]
1752
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
![Coupole du Salon de la Paix (Cupola of the Salon of Peace) [pl. 44]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/083dda9da8b00531/full.webp)
1752
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image is a round print packed with figures. At the top, two big faces peer down from clouds. Below them, a group of people float in the air—some hold wreaths, others play instruments. One woman sits on a cloud, surrounded by cherubs. The edges are decorated with swirls and leaves. This is an old print, not a painting. The artist used sharp lines to create shadows and depth, making the scene look three-dimensional. Next, check out how engraving works to see how prints like this were made.
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