Three Cats and Two Monkeys
1597
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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
Three Cats and Two Monkeys is a 1597 ink by Adriaen Collaert, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
Adriaen Collaert’s engraving shows three cats and two monkeys in a tight group. One cat arches its back while a monkey clutches a nut. Cross-hatching gives the fur and shadows real texture. This print is part of a bigger set of animal scenes Collaert made to sell to collectors. It mixes everyday pets with exotic monkeys to surprise buyers. Look up Collaert, Adriaen to see more prints like this one.
Adriaen Collaert (1560–1618) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.
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