La Tentation, parodie d'une toile de Téniers

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of grotesque figures engaged in various activities. The image features several figures with exaggerated and demonic features, such as horns and large noses, gathered together. One figure sits at the center with a book. Surrounding this central figure are others holding scrolls, a book, or displaying intricate gestures. The drawing shows a scene that suggests a social or political commentary. The shading and line work add depth to the figures and create a sense of a confined atmosphere.