The Joy of France
1638
Medium
Etching; second state of two
Dimensions
Sheet (trimmed): 10 13/16 × 13 1/8 in. (27.5 × 33.4 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951
Accession Number
51.501.2284
Tags
Art Historical Context
Abraham Bosse's *The Joy of France* (1638) is a vibrant etching capturing a moment of collective celebration in 17th-century France. a second state of two, this reflects refinements made after the initial edition, showcasing Bosse's meticulous attention to detail in the etching process. Measuring 10 13/16 × 13 1/8 inches, it features lively gatherings of men and women,oking the festive spirit of the era amid the grandeur of Louis XIII's reignBosse, a leading printmaker influenced by Jacques Callot, excelled in realist depictions of contemporary life, fashion, and social customs. His etchings o...
About the Artist
Abraham Bosse · 1602–1676
Abraham Bosse (1604–1676) was a French printmaker and theorist whose approximately 1,600 etchings provide an unparalleled visual record of 17th-century French life. Born to Huguenot parents in Tours, he trained in Paris under Melchior Tavernier and became a devoted follower of Jacques Callot's technical innovations. Bosse's meticulous etchings depicted subjects ranging from daily life and fashion ...