The Conclusion of the Treaty of Troyes 1788
francescobartolozzi
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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toned paper
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charcoal drawing
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possibly oil pastel
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charcoal art
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oil painting
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underpainting
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portrait drawing
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watercolour illustration
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tonal art
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watercolor
"The Conclusion of the Treaty of Troyes" is a stipple engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi, depicting a scene from the Hundred Years' War. The artwork illustrates the marriage of Henry V of England to Catherine of Valois, daughter of Charles VI of France, as a symbol of the 1420 Treaty of Troyes. Bartolozzi, an Italian artist, created this work in 1788, showcasing his masterful skill in stipple engraving, a technique that utilized dots to create tonal variations. This artwork is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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