The Disputed Meat (La viande disputé)
1661
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1661
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Disputed Meat (La viande disputé) is a 1661 ink by Jan le Ducq, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts two dogs engaged in a fierce struggle over a piece of meat. The dogs are positioned in the foreground, with one dog grasping the meat in its mouth while the other dog attempts to snatch it away. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a grassy field, with a few buildings visible in the distance. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of tension and drama, highlighting the intensity of the dogs' struggle. The etching technique adds a level of detail and texture to the image, making the scene feel more lifelike. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Ducq, Jan le.
