Falcon and Robin Redbreast or Redstart
1600
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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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
Falcon and Robin Redbreast or Redstart is a 1600 ink by Adriaen Collaert, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a large falcon perched on a tree branch, with two smaller birds standing on the ground below. The falcon is facing right, while the two smaller birds are looking up at it. In the background, there's a landscape with rolling hills, trees, and a body of water. The engraving is detailed, with intricate lines and textures that give the image depth and dimension. The artist has used cross-hatching to create shading and contrast, which adds to the overall visual interest of the piece. The image is an allegory, and the artist has used the birds to convey a message or tell a story. To learn more about the technique used to create this image, look up engraving.
Adriaen Collaert (1560–1618) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.
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