Joconde: Le depart

About this work

This etching shows three people in a fancy room with tall doors and carved moldings. A man in a powdered wig stands with his hand on another man’s shoulder, who’s wearing a loose shirt and a big feathered hat. A woman sits on the floor, holding a child, while a dog lies nearby. The floor has a patterned design, and there’s a small table with a vase in the corner. The artist used shading to make the clothes and faces look three-dimensional. The scene feels busy but controlled, with lots of detail in the fabrics and furniture. Next, look up technique: etching to see how artists like this made their marks.