The Feast in the House of Simon
1738
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Pierre-Hubert Subleyras
Pierre-Hubert Subleyras (1738–1738) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Feast in the House of Simon is a 1738 ink by Pierre-Hubert Subleyras, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a crowded, chaotic feast in a grand room with tall columns and fancy decorations. People are packed around a long table, eating, talking, and gesturing wildly. Some are standing, others are sitting or even lying on the floor. The scene looks messy but lively, with lots of movement and drama. Notice how the artist used sharp lines to create a sense of energy and depth. The figures are all dressed in flowing, old-fashioned clothes, and the room feels like a palace. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists use needles to carve into metal plates.
Pierre-Hubert Subleyras (1738–1738) was an artist.
See the richer artist page
