1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Cat Trapped and Beaten is a 1650 ink by Allart van Everdingen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a chaotic scene of people beating a cat. The cat is trapped and being beaten by a group of people, while others look on in the background. In the foreground, the cat is the central figure, with its body contorted in a desperate attempt to escape. The people surrounding it are shown in various poses, some holding sticks or other objects to beat the cat. The background is dark and shadowy, with hints of other figures watching the scene unfold. The use of etching creates a sense of texture and depth, adding to the overall sense of drama and tension in the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, look up etching.
Allaert van Everdingen (Dutch pronunciation: ; bapt. 18 June 1621 – 8 November 1675 (buried)), was a Dutch Golden Age painter and printmaker in etching and mezzotint.
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