Pigeon and Finch
1600
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1600
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows two birds perched on a branch. One is a plump pigeon with a feathered crest, the other a smaller finch with a round head. Behind them, a tiny village sits on a hill, with houses, a church, and a few sheep grazing. The names above the birds—*Columba palumbus* and *Picus cinereus*—are their real Latin names. This means the artist cared about accuracy, not just art. Next, check out how this was made using engraving.
