Ragotin met twee dames op een trap 1696 - 1755

"Ragotin met twee dames op een trap" is an etching by Jean-Baptiste Oudry, a French artist known for his animal and hunting scenes. Created between 1696 and 1755, this satirical print depicts a man struggling to carry two women up a staircase while simultaneously trying to maneuver around a large sack of grain. This scene, which is likely a depiction of a proverb, showcases the artist’s skill in capturing human foibles and the chaos of everyday life. The work’s fine detail and use of light and shadow further enhance the humor and visual interest of the scene. Today, the print resides in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.