Who created "Combat de la Louange et de la Satire"?

Combat de la Louange et de la Satire was created by François Chauveau in 17th century.

When was "Combat de la Louange et de la Satire" created?

This artwork was created 17th century.

What medium is "Combat de la Louange et de la Satire"?

Combat de la Louange et de la Satire is Etching.

Is "Combat de la Louange et de la Satire" in the public domain?

Yes, Combat de la Louange et de la Satire is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Combat de la Louange et de la Satire

François Chauveau

17th century

Medium

Etching

Dimensions

Sheet (Trimmed): 9 11/16 × 12 11/16 in. (24.6 × 32.3 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1957

Accession Number

57.581.13 (2)

Art Historical Context

In the lively world of 17th-century French printmaking, François Chauveau's etching *Combat de la Louange de la Satire* (Combat of Praise and Satire) captures a whimsical allegorical battle between flattery and sharp-witted criticism. Created during the Baroque era under Louis XIV's reign, when satire flourished in literature and theater—think Molière's biting comedies—Chauveau, a prolific engraver and illustrator (c. 1630–1676), masterfully depicted this clash of virtues and vices. His intricate compositions often adorned books and pamphlets, blending humor with moral commentary to delight an...

About the Artist

François Chauveau · 1613–1676

Comment on works: Miniature painter; History; Genre; Portraits

Combat de la Louange et de la Satire

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