The Benediction at Table 1630 - 1640

Abraham Bosse's etching, *The Benediction at Table* (1630-1640), depicts a family gathered around a table for a meal. The scene is rendered in the meticulous style of French Baroque art, with detailed figures and a sense of depth created through the use of perspective. The central figure, a man with a long beard, stands with his hands clasped in prayer, as if offering a blessing for the food. The composition emphasizes the importance of family and religious devotion during this time.