Jongeman kijkt verschrikt naar drie vrouwen en een baby in een interieur c. 1787 - 1801

Jean Louis Darcis's "L'Gargant Et La Dissipation" (c. 1787-1801) is a dramatic print depicting a young man seemingly overwhelmed by the chaos surrounding him. The scene, set in an interior space, features a group of women, including a woman holding a baby. The man, dressed in fashionable clothing of the period, sits slumped on a sofa, his head in his hand, as if burdened by the commotion. The print, likely a moralistic piece, emphasizes the contrast between the man's despondency and the women's seemingly unperturbed demeanor. The artwork offers a glimpse into 18th-century social dynamics and explores themes of family, responsibility, and personal struggles within a domestic setting.