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A laughing face. Engraving by M. Engelbrecht (?), 1732, after C. Le Brun.
- Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690.
- Date
- 1732
- Reference
- 32637i
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Credit: A laughing face. Engraving by M. Engelbrecht (?), 1732, after C. Le Brun. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark
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Description
Le Brun's depiction of the passions is supported by his theory of the passions, which is delineated in the 'Conférence'. In Cartesian style, each compound passion is an organisation of the six simple passions of admiration, love, hatred, desire, joy and sadness. For instance, jealousy is a composite of love and hate; despair "is a strong persuasion of not being able to obtain what we desire"
Publication/Creation
A.V. [Augsburg] : Martin Engelbrecht exc, 1732.
Physical description
1 print : line engraving with etching ; platemark 25 x 18.9 cm
Lettering
Le ris. Das Lachen. Mart. Engelbrecht exc. A.V.
Lettering note
Bears number: 9
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 32637i
Type/Technique
Languages
- German
Where to find it
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