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.
Umetnik
Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Datacija
published 1759
Vrsta
Print
Tehnika
hand-colored etching
Zbirka
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenca
Javna domena, CC0

Opis slike

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