Vainqueurs et vaincus, tout est fricot pour le diable (The Vanquishers and the Vanquished, All Food for the Devil)

Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a puppet show with various characters. The scene captures a lively puppet theatre where puppets with exaggerated features are in action. One puppet with a pointed hat and a stick appears to be engaging with a devil-like figure with horns. Below them, on the left side, another puppet seems to be struggling or caught up in the drama. To the right, a bearded puppet reminiscent of a wise old man oversees the action. The image has a vintage feel with intricate textures and shading, showcasing a style similar to 19th-century satirical art. The caption below reads, "Vainqueurs et vaincus tout est ficot pour le diable," suggesting a theme of mischief and folly.