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.
Kunstner
Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Datering
published 1759
Type
Print
Teknik
hand-colored etching
Samling
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licens
Offentligt domæne, CC0

Billedbeskrivelse

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