Le gascon puni

About this work

This etching shows a tense scene in a dimly lit room. A woman stands holding a lit torch, pointing it at a bed where a man lies asleep. Another woman leans over the bed, looking down at him. In the background, a painting on the wall shows a ghostly figure. The man in bed is being punished for an affair—his wife caught him. The artist used sharp lines to show drama and emotion, typical of the time. Check out etching to see how artists like Halbou created detailed prints.