The Plague of Frogs

Jan Sadeler I, after Maarten van Cleef

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring a scene with a dining area and an outdoor scene filled with animals. The drawing shows a dramatic depiction of a scene set in a classical architectural setting, with a group of individuals gathered around a table within a colonnade, engaging in what appears to be a formal or celebratory meal. Outside, figures are shown in distress amidst swarms of frogs. The architecture includes columns and arches. The lines and shading capture the tension and chaos of the scene, with animals interacting with the individuals and the environment.