1750
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La gageure des trois commeres: Le fil is a 1750 ink by French 18th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a scene with three women gathered around a bed, where a man lies asleep. The woman on the left is leaning over the bed, while the other two women are standing beside it, one holding a candle and the other holding a thread. The room is dimly lit, with only the candlelight illuminating the scene. The atmosphere is tense, with the women's faces filled with concern and the man's body language suggesting he is unaware of their presence. This etching is a great example of the Baroque movement's dramatic use of light and shadow. To learn more about this style, explore the works of artists who mastered the technique of etching.
This artist worked in late 18th-century France, making portrait paintings and etched prints.
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