Bilder Abraham Bosse (1602–1676) – Saint Dominic Loricatus – Engraving (1630–1650)

Beskrivning

This engraving depicts the ascetic medieval monk Saint Dominic Loricatus standing in a desolate, wintery forest. He is shown holding a discipline, a small whip used for self-flagellation, which reflects his reputation for extreme penance and physical austerity. In the background, a small thatched hermitage is visible, where another monk is seen seated by a fire, providing a narrative contrast between the interior life of the monastery and the solitary struggle of the hermit. The landscape is characterized by bare, gnarled trees and a rugged terrain rendered with fine hatching to emphasize the cold and harsh environment. This illustration served as a devotional print intended to provide a visual meditation on the virtues of repentance and spiritual discipline within the context of hagiographic tradition.

Abraham Bosse was a celebrated French artist, printmaker, and theoretician who became one of the most significant figures in seventeenth-century graphic arts. He was particularly known for his meticulous depictions of contemporary life, fashion, and professions, as well as his technical mastery of etching and engraving. Bosse was a professor at the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture and published influential treatises on perspective and the art of engraving. His work is noted for its high level of detail, clarity of line, and the ability to capture complex social and architectural environments with mathematical precision. His vast body of work remains a primary visual source for the cultural and social history of the French Baroque period.

Artist or Maker: Abraham Bosse .

Dimensions: Approximately 23 cm x 29 cm.

Medium: Engraving .

Date: 1630–1650

Condition Report:
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