The Stag
1565
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1565
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a stag standing in a thick forest. The ink lines are crisp and deliberate. The animal stands calm, surrounded by tangled branches and leaves. The artist, Jost Amman, was known for book illustrations. He worked in the 1500s, mostly in Germany. This drawing shows his skill with just pen and ink. See more of his work at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
