Bustard and Great Crested Grebe
1600
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Adriaen Collaert
Adriaen Collaert (1560–1618) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Bustard and Great Crested Grebe is a 1600 ink by Adriaen Collaert, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts two birds standing on a rocky shore, with a body of water and a distant landscape in the background. The bird on the left has a long neck and tail feathers, while the bird on the right has a distinctive crest on its head. Both birds are facing to the right, and their feathers are rendered in intricate detail. In the background, a windmill and a house can be seen on the left, while a ship sails in the distance on the right. The sky above is cloudy, with a few wispy clouds scattered across it. The level of detail in the painting suggests that it was created using a technique such as engraving or cross-hatching. To learn more about the artist who created this piece, look up Collaert, Adriaen.
Adriaen Collaert (1560–1618) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.
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