The Buffoon, Arabesque
1750
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1750
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a small forest scene with two people. One stands on a rock, playing a flute while holding a hat in one hand. The other sits below, looking up. Trees and bushes fill the background, with a winding stream at the bottom. The edges have fancy scrollwork and small frames around the corners. The title at the bottom, *"Le Bouffon"*, hints this might be about a performer. The artist signed it "Huquier sculps," meaning he likely carved or etched it. Look up Baroque next to see how this style’s drama fits here.
