Curatorial Narrative The Destruction of Pharaoh’s Army and Other Scenes within a Cartouche, crafted by Etienne Delaune between 1560 and 1570, stands at the cusp of the Renaissance, its monochromatic sepia-toned palette imbuing the scene with an air of ancient gravitas. Delaune’s mastery of fine brushwork lends an ethereal quality to the intricate architectural details, as if the very stone itself has been imbued with a whisper-thin layer of atmospheric weight. The subject matter, redolent of Renaissance-inspired grandeur, is set within a Baroque-inspired cartouche, whose sinuous lines evoke a sense of dynamic movement.As the print expands to its intended size 52 x 44 inches the chromatic structure begins to assert its influence upon the surrounding environment. The monochromatic palette, once a cohesive unit, starts to reveal subtle gradations in tone and texture, imbuing the space with an added layer of depth and dimensionality.