L'homme et la couleuvre (Man and the Snake)

Jean-Baptiste Oudry, published 1759

The image shows a man interacting with cows near classical ruins. The background features ancient architecture with stone columns and decorative urns. Two horned cows are in the foreground on green grass. The scene is framed by trees, adding a natural element. The man is engaged in a dynamic pose, pulling a piece of cloth. The painting resembles 18th-century European art blending classical themes with rustic elements.
Художник
Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Датировка
published 1759
Вид
Print
Техника
hand-colored etching
Колекция
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Лиценз
Обществено достояние, CC0

Описание на изображението

The image shows a man interacting with cows near classical ruins. The background features ancient architecture with stone columns and decorative urns. Two horned cows are in the foreground on green grass. The scene is framed by trees, adding a natural element. The man is engaged in a dynamic pose, pulling a piece of cloth. The painting resembles 18th-century European art blending classical themes with rustic elements.

Jean-Baptiste Oudry