The Cardinal of Lorraine blessing the conspirators (Chénier, Charles IX, Act IV, Nov. 4, 1789)
Image series :
Notice précédente Notice n°3 sur 3
Attribution uncertain
Date :
Entre 1789 et 1790
Type of image :
Gravure sur cuivre, eau-forte
Eau-forte couleur
Storage Location :
4-ICO THE-971
Legend
Description
In this scene, Chénier introduces the following didascalia:
"The Duc de Guise and all the other courtiers place one knee on the ground, crossing their swords. They remain in this position during the Cardinal de Lorraine's speech."
History :
1. The engraving is unsigned.
The caption is cut off at the bottom of the page. It is reconstructed: "Run and serve well the God of the nations; | I pour out upon you all his blessings" (Act IV, scene 6).
Textual Sources :
Technical Data
Notice #024311
Image editing :
Image web
Image Origin :
Copyright / Photographer :
Paris, Bibliothèque nationale de France
