Saint Philip Baptizing Queen Candace's Eunuch

ca.1638

Not on view

Vignon was one of the more spirited and original French printmakers of the seventeenth century. He trained in Rome and upon his return was patronized by Louis XIII and the cardinal Richelieu. In a style influenced by Rembrandt and the Lorraine school, he created tactile etchings capturing the dramatic contrasts of light and dark that also characterized his paintings.
This print records a lost altarpiece Vignon painted for Notre Dame Cathedral in 1638. Typical of his manner is its turbulent composition, expressive line, and strong contrasts of light and dark.

Artwork Details

Title: Saint Philip Baptizing Queen Candace's Eunuch
Artist: Claude Vignon (French, Tours 1593–1670 Paris)
Publisher: Pierre Mariette (French, 1596–1657)
Date: ca.1638
Medium: Etching
Dimensions: Sheet: 13 1/4 × 9 5/16 in. (33.6 × 23.7 cm)
Classification: Prints
Object Number: 2019.564
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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