Le Verrou (The Bolt)
Circa 1770
Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s 'The Bolt' is a quintessential Rococo masterpiece that practically oozes drama and romance. Painted around 1770, it captures a fleeting, intimate moment where a man rushes to lock the door of a bedroom while holding a woman who seems both surprised and yielding. The loose, energetic brushstrokes and dramatic lighting are classic Fragonard, making the scene feel like a snapshot of a scandalous secret affair. Today, it hangs in the Louvre, where art historians still debate whether the woman is resisting or eagerly participating in this passionate encounter.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: Louvre Museum
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