Taste
17th century
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
Sheet: 11 3/4 × 8 3/16 in. (29.8 × 20.8 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1953
Accession Number
53.600.4234
Tags
Art Historical Context
This 17th-century engraving titled *Taste* captures the allegorical representation of one of the five senses through its central female figure, surrounded by fruit that evokes the pleasures of flavor and abundance. Created through the collaborative efforts of Grégoire Huret, Pierre Mariette, and François Ragot, the work reflects the vibrant printmaking culture of Baroque France, where such series were popular for both decorative and educational purposes in homes and collections. Engraving as a medium allowed for precise lines and intricate details, enabling wider dissemination of imagery beyo...
About the Artist
Grégoire Huret|Pierre Mariette|François Ragot · 1606–1670
French draftsman and printmaker. Comment on works: Engraver & draftsman