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Plan, Elevation and Section of the Funeral Monument to the Cardinal of Bouillon

Hubert Vincent , 1715

Plan, Elevation and Section of the Funeral Monument to the Cardinal of Bouillon, by Hubert Vincent, ink, 1715
Plan, Elevation and Section of the Funeral Monument to the Cardinal of Bouillon, by Hubert Vincent, ink, 1715

Plan, Elevation and Section of the Funeral Monument to the Cardinal of Bouillon is an ink print by the Baroque artist Hubert Vincent. It dates from 1715 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Plan, Elevation and Section of the Funeral Monument to the Cardinal of Bouillon is an etching created by Hubert Vincent in 1715, currently part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a grand, ornate funeral monument dedicated to the Cardinal of Bouillon. Central to the design is a draped, throne-like structure adorned with a shield and crossed keys, surrounded by robed figures and lined with candles, conveying reverence and solemnity.

Technique & Style

Vincent employed precise lines and shading techniques in the etching to achieve depth and texture, notably in the rendering of fabric folds. The composition is divided to present front, side, and floor plan views, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the monument's design.

History & Provenance

Created in 1715 by Hubert Vincent, the etching is now housed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., as part of its print collection.

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Who painted Plan, Elevation and Section of the Funeral Monument to the Cardinal of Bouillon?

Plan, Elevation and Section of the Funeral Monument to the Cardinal of Bouillon was painted by Hubert Vincent in 1715.

Where can I see Plan, Elevation and Section of the Funeral Monument to the Cardinal of Bouillon?

Plan, Elevation and Section of the Funeral Monument to the Cardinal of Bouillon is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Plan, Elevation and Section of the Funeral Monument to the Cardinal of Bouillon?

Plan, Elevation and Section of the Funeral Monument to the Cardinal of Bouillon is associated with Baroque.

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