Joconde: Le lit
1784
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1784
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Joconde: Le lit is a 1784 ink by Charles Louis Lingée, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a woman lying in bed, half-covered by sheets, while another person kneels beside her, holding a cloth. A third figure sits up in bed, looking down. The room has heavy curtains, a window with light streaming in, and a small table with a pitcher. The artist used shading to create deep shadows and textures, like the folds in the fabric and the woman’s hair. This style was common in the Baroque period, where drama and movement mattered. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Lingée made prints like this.
