Four Bulls
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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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Four Bulls is a 1597 ink by Adriaen Collaert, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows four bulls in a quiet countryside scene. Three stand close together near the front, while one lies down on the grass. Behind them, a village with small houses and trees lines a winding road, and sheep graze in the distance. The sky is light, with just a few lines to suggest clouds. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, making the bulls look solid even though the whole scene is black and white. This kind of careful linework is typical of engravings from that time. Next, look up technique: engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Adriaen Collaert (1560–1618) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.
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