Who created "Hermit and Angel in a Landscape"?

Hermit and Angel in a Landscape was created by Etienne de Lavallée-Poussin in 18th century.

When was "Hermit and Angel in a Landscape" created?

This artwork was created 18th century.

What medium is "Hermit and Angel in a Landscape"?

Hermit and Angel in a Landscape is Etching.

Is "Hermit and Angel in a Landscape" in the public domain?

Yes, Hermit and Angel in a Landscape is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Hermit and Angel in a Landscape

Etienne de Lavallée-Poussin

18th century

Medium

Etching

Dimensions

sheet: 5 1/2 x 3 15/16 in. (14 x 10 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1975

Accession Number

1975.616.13

Tags

AngelsMenLandscapes

Art Historical Context

In the serene etching *Hermit and Angel in Landscape*, 18th-century artist Etienne Lavallée-Pous captures a moment of divine encounter amid a picturesque natural setting. This intimate print, measuring just 5½ x 3⅞ inches (14 x 10 cm), depicts a solitary hermit—likely symbolizing spiritual contemplation or ascetic—alongside a heavenly angel, evoking themes of guidance, revelation, and the harmony between humanity and the divine. Such motifs were popular in European religious art during the Rococo period, blending mysticism with idealized landscapes. Etching, the chosen medium, allowed Lavallé...

Hermit and Angel in a Landscape

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