237 - A. BOREL (1743-1810), A chaotic scene in a church, Aquatint

A. BOREL (1743-1810), A chaotic scene in a church, Aquatint Antoine Borel (1743 Paris - after 1810 ): A chaotic scene in a church A clergyman collapses in front of worshippers inside the church, 18th century, Aquatint Technique: Aquatint on Paper Impression Quality: An absolutely superb, harmonious print, with delicate, clear lines and nuanced shades of grey. Inscription: lower left signed in the printing plate: "ABorel inv. et sculp.". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Ô mon maître! ô mon ami! ...... / Tom. 3 / Pag.350". Date: 18th century Description: Set within a richly ornamented frame, the print depicts a dramatic interior scene featuring several figures gathered around a clergyman or monk who is collapsing. Women and children are kneeling in the foreground, whilst further worshippers stand on the right. A crucifix and a mural depicting a floating figure mark the religious context. Tall windows divide the space. Delicate outlines, dense hatching and graduated shades of grey give form to robes, faces and architecture; diagonal gestures heighten the sense of excitement. Source: Arnaud Berquin (1747 -1791 ) Œuvres complètes de Berquin, um 1800 | Book, Genre, Politics, Fashion Keywords: religious scene; interior; clergyman; monk; crucifix; people at prayer; women; children; church interior; fainting; vision; devotion; group; architecture; book illustration; ornamental frame; French text; print; 18th century; Classicism; Genre; France; Size: Paper: 26,8 cm x 18,3 cm (10,6 x 7,2 in), Plate: 20,2 cm x 13,5 cm (8 x 5,3 in), Depiction: 15,2 cm x 10,2 cm (6 x 4 in) Condition: Rather good condition. A larger sheet showing clear signs of ageing, with browned margins, scattered stains and slight imperfections along the margins; the bottom margin is irregular and the sheet is slightly wavy overall.