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Peasant Attacked by Bees

Jacques Callot

1622

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Peasant Attacked by Bees is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1622 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching depicts a peasant standing on the left side of the image, wearing a hat and a long coat. He is holding a stick in his right hand and appears to be swatting at a swarm of bees flying around him. A dog is standing on its hind legs next to the peasant, also trying to fend off the bees. In the background, there is a village with several buildings and a tree on the right side of the image. The overall scene is one of chaos and commotion, with the peasant and dog trying to defend themselves against the attacking bees. The use of etching as a medium adds a sense of texture and depth to the image, highlighting the intricate details of the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you might want to explore the world of etching.