Jay and Finch
1600
ink
paper
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
Jay and Finch 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. One is a jay with a bold black-and-white checkered tail and a sharp beak. The other is a smaller finch with a simpler, speckled look. Behind them, a tiny town with buildings and a bridge sits in a distant landscape. The birds are labeled with their Latin names: *Pica glandaria* (the jay) and *Auriparus* (the finch). The background looks like a peaceful countryside, but the focus is clearly on the birds up close. This is made using engraving, a technique where lines are carved into metal plates.
Adriaen Collaert (1560–1618) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.
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