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Lion, Bull, Fox, Wolf, Dog, Boar, Goat, Horse, Elephant and Deer

Adriaen Collaert

1597

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Animal

Dominant colour

Lion, Bull, Fox, Wolf, Dog, Boar, Goat, Horse, Elephant and Deer is a 1597 ink by Adriaen Collaert, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Adriaen Collaert
When & what style?: 1597 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving shows a wild mix of animals in a forest setting. A lion, bull, fox, wolf, and other creatures are tangled together in a chaotic scene. The elephant’s trunk curls over the group, while a deer stands calmly in the background. Trees and hills frame the scene, but the focus is on the animals’ tangled bodies. The artist packed a lot of detail into this small space, using lines to show texture and movement. The animals don’t look realistic—they’re more like symbols mixed together. Next, look up engraving to see how artists create these sharp, detailed prints.