Artwork
Loup pris au piege (Wolf Caught in a Trap)
Loup pris au piege (Wolf Caught in a Trap) is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques-Philippe Le Bas. It dates from 1745 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Loup pris au piege (Wolf Caught in a Trap) is a print created by Jacques-Philippe Le Bas in 1745 using etching and engraving techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a wolf struggling to free itself from a trap, conveying a sense of fear and desperation through its contorted body and snarling expression.
Technique & Style
The artist's detailed rendering of the wolf's fur and the surrounding foliage showcases Le Bas's skill with line and texture, characteristic of the Baroque style with its emphasis on dramatic detail and realism.
Artist & collection
