Who created "The Arming of Bellona"?

The Arming of Bellona was created by Laurent Hubert|Juste Aurèle Meissonnier in 18th century.

When was "The Arming of Bellona" created?

This artwork was created 18th century.

What medium is "The Arming of Bellona"?

The Arming of Bellona is Red and black chalk.

Is "The Arming of Bellona" in the public domain?

Yes, The Arming of Bellona is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Arming of Bellona

Laurent Hubert|Juste Aurèle Meissonnier

18th century

Medium

Red and black chalk

Dimensions

15 7/8 x 21 1/8 in. (40.4 x 53.7 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1968

Accession Number

68.729.5

Tags

Human Figures

Art Historical Context

In the opulent world of 18th-century Rococo art, *The Arming of Bell* by Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier (with attribution to Laurent Hubert) captures the dramatic mythological scene of Bellona, the Roman goddess war, being armed for battle. Created around the 1730s–1740s, this drawing reflects the era's fascination with classical deities reimagined in exuberant, dynamic poses. Meissonnier, a versatile architect, designer, and engraver, was renowned for his intricate ornamental designs that influenced silverwork, furniture, and architecture under Louis XV, blending fantasy with technical precision. ...

About the Artist

Laurent Hubert|Juste Aurèle Meissonnier (French|French) · 1780 |1695 –1780 |1750

French, died ca. 1780|French, Turin 1695–1750 Paris

The Arming of Bellona

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