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Peasant Attacked by Bees

Jacques Callot

1617

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Peasant Attacked by Bees is a 1617 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1617 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching depicts a peasant in a long robe and hat, holding a staff in his right hand and reaching out with his left. He is surrounded by a swarm of bees, with several flying around his head and body. A dog stands beside him, looking up at the bees. In the background, a landscape stretches out, with hills and trees visible in the distance. The overall scene is one of chaos and turmoil, with the peasant and dog reacting to the sudden appearance of the bees. The use of etching to create this image adds a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye to the intricate details of the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Callot, Jacques.