La Cène
School : bolonaise
Description
Plume et encre brune, lavis brun. N°4', à la pierre noire. Collé en plein sur un montage L.-M.-J. Morel d'Arleux (François)
Subject depicted
scène biblique (Cène)
About this work
The artwork titled "La Cène", attributed to CARRACCI Ludovico (attribué à), is preserved at musée du Louvre. This piece is listed in the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, which catalogues the works held in French museums.
Technique and Materials
This work belongs to the field: dessin. It was created using the following materials and techniques: plume, encre brune, lavis brun, pierre noire, collé en plein. Its period of creation is identified as: 1st quarter 17th Century.
The Conserving Museum
"La Cène" is preserved at musée du Louvre, an institution bearing the « Musée de France » label. This label ensures that the collections are managed rigorously in terms of conservation, inventory, and public accessibility.
Data sources
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
CARRACCI Ludovico (attribué à) a réalisé La Cène, actuellement au musée du Louvre. L'oeuvre a été exécutée en plume, encre brune, lavis brun, pierre noire, collé en plein. Ses dimensions sont H. en m 0,239 ; L. en m 0,180. L'oeuvre représente : scène biblique (Cène). Cette pièce remonte à la 1er quart 17e siècle. Note sur cette oeuvre : né en 1555 ; mort en 1619.
Creation context
La 1er quart 17e siècle fournit à CARRACCI Ludovico (attribué à) le cadre propice pour imaginer La Cène. Cette œuvre, aujourd'hui trésor du musée du Louvre, est l'aboutissement d'un échange fécond entre le créateur et les mouvements de pensée de son temps. Le contexte intellectuel et artistique se lit dans chaque choix formel de la composition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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