Gehoor 1736

"Gehoor" (Hearing), a 1736 etching by Jacques Philippe Le Bas, depicts a man holding a drum and a stick in a rural setting. The image is one of a series of engravings titled "L'OUIE" (Hearing), "Le Goût" (Taste), "Le Toucher" (Touch), "La Vue" (Sight) and "L'Odorat" (Smell). The subject appears to be a musician, the subject of the scene, which was part of a collection by the Countess of Verruë. The artwork's etching technique reveals details of the man's clothing and the surrounding landscape, highlighting the artist’s interest in the minutiae of daily life. The image is a charming example of Le Bas’s work and a testament to his skill as an engraver.