The face of a man expressing horror. Engraving by M. Engelbrecht (?), 1732, after C. Le Brun.

  • Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690.
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1732
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33158i
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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"

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A.V. [Augsburg] : Martin Engelbrecht exc, 1732.

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1 print : line engraving with etching ; platemark 25 x 18.8 cm

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L'horreur. Der Schrecken. Mart. Engelbrecht exc. A.V. Bears number: 16

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Wellcome Collection 33158i

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