Eagle and Young

Eagle and Young

Jacques Callot

1628

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a big eagle flying over a stormy sea. Below, a small ship is sinking near a rocky shore, while a tiny figure clings to a branch. The sky is dark with swirling lines, and the eagle looks fierce with its sharp claws. The eagle is carrying something small in its talons—maybe a person or an animal. The rough, scratchy lines suggest movement and danger, like the waves crashing. If you like this dramatic style, look up etching to see how artists create bold images like this.

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