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

Jean-Baptiste Oudry, publié 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.
Artiste
Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Datation
publié en 1759
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
hand-colored etching
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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