A man crying. Engraving by M. Engelbrecht (?), 1732, after C. Le Brun.

  • Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690.
Date:
1732
Reference:
33154i
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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 24.9 x 18.8 cm

Lettering

Le pleurer. Das Weinen. Mart. Engelbrecht exc. A.V. Bears number: 13

Reference

Wellcome Collection 33154i

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