Protection accordée aux beaux-arts 1663 (Protection Granted to the Fine Arts 1663) [pl. 24]
1752
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
![Protection accordée aux beaux-arts 1663 (Protection Granted to the Fine Arts 1663) [pl. 24]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/045f3db9c3e49b51/full.webp)
1752
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a grand, ornate scene framed like a decorative wall panel. In the center, a man in fancy clothes sits on a throne-like chair, surrounded by people who look like they’re paying attention to him. Around him, four muscular figures—two standing on either side and two flying above—hold up scrolls and tools. The whole thing is packed with swirls, flowers, and heavy borders that look carved from stone. The title at the bottom, *Protection accordée aux Beaux-Arts 1663*, hints this is about supporting the arts. The mix of real people and myth-like figures suggests it’s an allegory—a way to show ideas instead of real events. Next, check out the technique: etching.
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