A Mole, a Badger, a Horned Hare and a Fox
1597
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Adriaen Collaert
Adriaen Collaert (1560–1618) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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A Mole, a Badger, a Horned Hare and a Fox is a 1597 ink by Adriaen Collaert, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows four animals in a quiet forest scene. A mole sits near the bottom, a badger lies in the middle, a hare with antlers leans against a rock, and a fox peeks out from behind a tree. In the background, a small village with houses and a church sits beside a winding river, with hills and trees all around. Notice how the artist used tiny lines to build up shadows and textures—this is called cross-hatching. The animals look almost real, but with a playful twist, like the hare’s antlers. Next, explore how engraving works to create such detailed prints.
Adriaen Collaert (1560–1618) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.
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