Peacock and Goose
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
Peacock and Goose is a 1600 ink by Adriaen Collaert, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a peacock with its feathers spread wide, standing next to two geese by a pond. In the background, a village with a church, houses, and a bridge sits beside a winding river. The scene is detailed with trees, people, and animals, all drawn with sharp lines. The artist used tiny lines to create shading and texture, making the feathers and fur look realistic. This technique is called cross-hatching. Next, look up technique: engraving, cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with lines.
Adriaen Collaert (1560–1618) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.
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