Artwork
Peacock and Goose
Peacock and Goose is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Adriaen Collaert. It dates from 1600 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:above bird on left in plate: Pauo; above bird on right in plate: Anser; lower right in plate: Adrian. Collaert excud.; lower right in plate: 10; lower left in plate: 10.
About this work
Overview
Peacock and Goose is an engraving on laid paper created by Adriaen Collaert around 1600.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a peacock with outstretched plumage standing beside two geese near a pond, set against a detailed village landscape with a church, houses, and a winding river.
Technique & Style
The engraving features intricate details achieved through cross-hatching, a technique using layered lines to create shading and texture, giving the birds' feathers and fur a realistic appearance.
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