La Naissance (Birth)

Claude Gillot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a forest scene with numerous figures and animals. It depicts a variety of human-like figures and goats gathered around a central event. Many of the figures are nude and engaged in different activities. The trees are detailed with foliage, creating a sense of depth. Young goats and other hybrid creatures are scattered throughout the scene. The drawing emphasizes the natural environment and suggests a narrative rich in myth or allegory.