1718
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Le Lutrin: A Night Scene with Boirude, Brontin, and L'Amour Surprised by an Owl Flying Out of a Lectern is a 1718 ink by Bernard Picart, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a dramatic scene with three men and an owl. The men are dressed in 18th-century clothing, and one of them is holding a candle. The owl is flying out of a lectern, which is on a table in the center of the room. The room is dimly lit, with shadows cast on the walls. The men seem to be surprised by the owl's sudden appearance. The painting is done in pen and black ink with gray wash, heightened with white, and has a detailed border. The painting's use of light and shadow creates a sense of drama and tension. You might want to look up more works by the Baroque movement next.
Bernard Picart or Picard (11 June 1673 – 8 May 1733), was a French draughtsman, engraver, and book illustrator in Amsterdam, who showed an interest in cultural and religious habits.
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