1767
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Heroic Act of a Father Who Sacrifices for His Son (Trait heroique d'un pere qui se sacrifie pour son fils) is a 1767 ink by Gabriel de Saint-Aubin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a dramatic scene in black and white. A muscular man holds a child while others gather around, some with weapons. Trees and rough terrain fill the background, and the figures look tense or worried. The man’s body is turned slightly, showing his strong muscles and the child’s small hands clinging to him. The text below hints at a story of sacrifice—this isn’t just a battle scene, but a moment where one person risks everything for another. The rough lines and shading suggest movement and emotion, typical of the time. If you like this style, check out more works by Saint-Aubin, Gabriel de.
Gabriel de Saint-Aubin was a French draftsman, printmaker, etcher and painter.
See the richer artist page![Flight of M. de Belle-Isle, Prisoner with theAttakapas [right]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/c4658fbaef898dca/thumb.webp)
