Horned Cock and Turkey

About this work

This engraving shows two birds side by side—one with a bright comb and wattles, the other plump and feathered. Behind them, a small town sits on a hill, with buildings and a church spire. Branches with berries frame the scene, and the background has rolling hills and a sky filled with fine lines. The birds are labeled *Gallus cornutus* (the horned cock) and *Gallus indicus* (the turkey). The artist used careful shading to make the feathers and textures pop. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved lines into metal to make prints.