1698
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La Naissance (Birth) is a 1698 ink by Claude Gillot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This scene shows a wild, crowded gathering of people and animals in a forest. Some figures lounge on rocks, others stand or play instruments, while goats and a dog wander around. In the center, a woman reclines under a canopy, surrounded by a baby and attendants. A tall column stands nearby, and the sky above is dark with swirling clouds. The title *La Naissance* hints this isn’t just a random party—it’s a symbolic birth, likely of an idea or season. The mix of humans, animals, and nature suggests a celebration of life’s chaos and joy. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Gillot carved these fine lines into metal.
Claude Gillot (April 27, 1673 – May 4, 1722) was a French painter, printmaker, and illustrator, best known as the master of Watteau and Lancret.
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