Eagle Losing an Old Feather

About this work

The image depicts a bird in mid-air, with its wings spread wide and its beak open. The bird appears to be losing a feather, which is falling from its body. In the background, there is a landscape with rolling hills and a few buildings. The bird is the main focus of the image, and its movement is captured in a dynamic and expressive way. The use of lines and shading creates a sense of texture and depth, adding to the overall visual interest of the image. The image is an etching on laid paper, created by Jacques Callot in 1628. It is part of the Baroque movement and is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. To learn more about this style, explore the technique of etching.