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

Jean-Baptiste Oudry, publicado en 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.
Artista
Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Fecha
publicado en 1759
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
hand-colored etching
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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