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The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1769. Creator: Jean-Michel Moreau
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The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1769. Creator: Jean-Michel Moreau
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1769
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Brush Iphigenia Jean Michel Moreau Jean Michel Moreau Le Jeune Jean Michel Moreau The Younger Le Jeune Moreau Jean Michel Moreau Jean Michel Ii Rococo Era Sacrifice Sacrificial Sacrificing Wash
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This evocative pen and brush and black ink drawing with gray wash by Jean-Michel Moreau, titled "The Sacrifice of Iphigenia" (1769), is a captivating depiction of a pivotal moment in Greek mythology. Moreau, also known as Jean-Michel Moreau le Jeune or Jean-Michel Moreau II, was a prominent French artist of the Rococo era, renowned for his mastery of line and delicate shading. The scene unfolds on a laid paper, with the artist's border line adding a sense of containment to the emotional intensity of the image. Iphigenia, a young and beautiful Greek princess, stands at the center, her eyes filled with a mix of fear and resignation as she prepares to be sacrificed to appease the gods and ensure a successful military campaign. Her father, Agamemnon, looks on with a heavy heart, his face etched with the weight of his decision. The figure of Iphigenia's brother, Orestes, is shown in the background, his clenched fist and determined expression hinting at the revenge he will seek in the future. This powerful drawing, with its intricate pen work and subtle use of color, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the 18th century. It is currently on exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., where it continues to captivate and inspire visitors with its timeless story and artistic mastery.
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