Legende van de koning van Polen
Medium
etching
Dimensions
71; 89
About this artwork
collector's mark: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
Jean-Pierre Norblin de La Gourd's *Legende van de koning van Polen* (Legend of the King of Poland created in 1776, is a delicate etching measuring just 89mm high by 71mm wide. This intimate printmaking technique involves incising lines into a metal plate with acid, allowing for precise, expressive details ideal for narrative scenes. Norblin, a French artist who arrived in Poland around 1772 amid the turbulent era of the partitions, often drew from Polish and history, making this work a snapshot of cultural exchange. Dated to the artist's early years in Poland, the title evokes legendary tales...