Le Blessé (The Wounded)
1748
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1748
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Le Blessé (The Wounded) is a 1748 ink by Henri M. Petiet, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows three butterflies perched on a thin branch. One is resting, another is mid-flight, and the third looks like it’s damaged. Below the branch, a scroll unfurls with the words *"Le Blessé"* written on it. The scene is drawn in black lines, with tiny leaves and vines adding detail. The damaged butterfly hints at the title’s meaning—*"The Wounded."* The artist used fine lines to show texture, like the wings’ delicate patterns. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Petiet created sharp, detailed prints.
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