1698
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le Mariage (Marriage) is a 1698 ink by Claude Gillot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a chaotic crowd of people in a forest clearing. Some stand in groups, others lounge or kneel, while a few figures in the center seem to be arguing or performing. The scene is dark and tangled, with trees looming in the background and a mix of clothing styles—some look ancient, others more modern. The title *Le Mariage* hints this isn’t just a random gathering. The text below suggests it’s about love and marriage, but the mood feels more like trouble than celebration. Want to know more about how artists like Gillot used etching to create detailed scenes like this?
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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