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L'évêque bénit et couronne un roi
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L'évêque bénit et couronne un roi

GHEZZI Pier Leone — born 1674 ; died 1755 — 4th quarter 17th Century;18th Century

School : romaine;ombrienne

Description

Album Ghezzi Pier Leone, folio 27, rapporté au recto ; Album factice, à reliure de peau claire mouchetée de bruns, offrant de nombreuses vues de la vie du Pape Benoît XIII. Sur la page de garde, inscription à la plume

About this work

The artwork titled "L'évêque bénit et couronne un roi", attributed to GHEZZI Pier Leone, is preserved at musée du Louvre. Referenced in the Joconde database, this work contributes to the national artistic heritage preserved in labeled museums.

Technique and Materials

This work belongs to the field: dessin. It was created using the following materials and techniques: plume, encre brune, papier (brun), lavis gris. Its period of creation is identified as: 4th quarter 17th Century;18th Century.

The Conserving Museum

musée du Louvre preserves this work in its collections. As a « Musée de France » labeled museum, the institution is committed to preserving and showcasing the pieces entrusted to it.

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The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).

About this artwork

L'évêque bénit et couronne un roi est une oeuvre de dessin par GHEZZI Pier Leone, visible au musée du Louvre. La technique employée est : plume, encre brune, papier (brun), lavis gris. Elle mesure H. en m 0,128 ; L. en m 0,190. Cette pièce remonte à la 4e quart 17e siècle;18e siècle. Informations complémentaires : né en 1674 ; mort en 1755.

Creation context

La genèse de L'évêque bénit et couronne un roi par GHEZZI Pier Leone est indissociable de l'atmosphère culturelle de la 4e quart 17e siècle;18e siècle, moment de grands changements dans l'histoire de l'art. Conservée au musée du Louvre, cette œuvre renferme les échos d'un monde en pleine transformation, où les artistes cherchent de nouvelles manières de représenter la réalité.

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