Jack be Nimble, Jack be Quick 1970

"Jack be Nimble, Jack be Quick" (1970) is a surrealist painting by Leonora Carrington, a British-born artist known for her fantastical and dreamlike imagery. The painting depicts a scene with a jester figure jumping through the air while a group of figures, including a small monkey, watches in a surreal and dreamlike setting. This work, like many of Carrington's, explores themes of the subconscious and the power of the imagination. The jester's exaggerated movement and the mysterious expressions of the other figures evoke a sense of playfulness and unsettling wonder, characteristic of surrealist art. The painting embodies Carrington's signature blend of dark humor, magical realism, and psychological depth.