Faust en Gretchen in een tuin bij een kapel 1831 - 1890
jeanbaptistepierremichiels
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photo of handprinted image
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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photo restoration
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ink paper printed
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parchment
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light coloured
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white palette
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nude colour palette
"Faust en Gretchen in een tuin bij een kapel" is a black and white print created by Belgian artist Jean Baptiste Pierre Michiels between 1831 and 1890. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a scene from the classic German legend of Faust, portraying Gretchen kneeling and praying near a chapel while Faust, dressed in dark clothing, stands nearby. The detailed etching captures the dramatic tension of the story, highlighting the contrast between Gretchen's piety and Faust's enigmatic presence.
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