Artwork
On y court plus d'un danger
On y court plus d'un danger is an ink print by the Baroque artist Charles Emmanuel Patas. It dates from 1762 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
On y court plus d'un danger is an etching created by Charles Emmanuel Patas in 1762. The print depicts a dramatic scene between a man and a woman.
Subject & Meaning
The etching shows a man reaching up to a woman floating above him, surrounded by a lush forest and distant buildings. The woman holds a wreath and is wrapped in flowing fabric, suggesting a mythological or allegorical scene.
Technique & Style
The print features dark lines and textured areas, characteristic of the etching technique, where ink is applied to a metal plate to create detailed images.
Artist & collection
