Le Colère (from Caractères des passions, gravés sur les desseins de l'illustre Monsieur le Brun) 1695 - 1720

"Le Colère" (Anger), created by French artist Sébastien Le Clerc, le Jeune in the late 17th or early 18th century, showcases three distinct facial expressions of rage. The detailed etchings, part of a series exploring human emotions, demonstrate the artist's keen understanding of anatomy and psychology. This work, now held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the Baroque era's fascination with expressive human figures. The exaggerated features and dynamic poses highlight the intensity of anger, making it a powerful study for artists and art enthusiasts.