Hoopoe and Linnet
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
Hoopoe and Linnet is a 1600 ink by Adriaen Collaert, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows two birds perched on a branch. The larger one has a bold crest, a long beak, and striped feathers. Behind them, a small village sits in a valley with rolling hills and a winding river. The artist used fine lines to create texture, like feathers and tree bark. The tiny village in the background looks like a quiet, distant scene. Look up 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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