Est-ce un enchantment... 1685 - 1722

Claude Gillot’s etching, *Est-ce un enchantement...*, depicts a fantastical scene where grotesque figures and demons torment humans. The scene is likely allegorical, referencing the dangers of delusion and the follies of humankind. Gillot, a French artist known for his satirical and grotesque style, uses detailed linework and contrasting light and shadow to create a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer into this nightmarish world. The etching, part of a series, likely reflects contemporary anxieties about superstition and the power of the imagination.