XIIeme Vue d'Italie. Le Bas
Joseph Vernet
18th century
Medium
intaglio
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1953
Accession Number
53.600.1547
About this artwork
This intaglio, created in 18th century, represents significant artistic achievement by Joseph Vernet, a French artist. The piece demonstrates the technical capabilities and aesthetic conventions of French art during this historical period. Working in intaglio, the artist employed materials and techniques characteristic of the era, creating visual effects that convey both subject matter and artistic vision. Museum collections preserve such works to ensure continued study and appreciation, providi...