The Chapel of the Enfants-Trouvés in Paris: Groupe des bergers devant une chaumière 1757

Etienne Fessard's 1757 etching, "The Chapel of the Enfants-Trouvés in Paris: Groupe des bergers devant une chaumière," depicts a pastoral scene of shepherds and livestock. The etching is a part of a larger series that documents the Parisian Foundling Hospital, known as the Enfants-Trouvés, a charitable institution that cared for abandoned children. The scene likely portrays a group of shepherds approaching a humble dwelling, potentially symbolizing the kindness and support offered by the institution. The etching is a fine example of the Rococo style, characterized by its delicate lines, elegant figures, and playful use of light and shadow.