Belphegor

About this work

This crowded room shows four kids leaning out a window, pointing at something outside. One boy waves excitedly, another holds a dog, and a baby clings to a woman’s back. A man in a hat stands nearby, looking down at a basket. Pots, plates, and a bird perch sit on the windowsill, while two pigeons rest on the ledge outside. The scene feels chaotic but lively, with every face showing surprise or curiosity. The artist used shading to make the figures pop against the dark background. Next, check out etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how this print was made.