Two Dromedaries and a Camel
1597
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1597
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Dromedaries and a Camel is a 1597 ink by Adriaen Collaert, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows three animals—a camel and two dromedaries—standing or sitting on a grassy patch. Behind them, a village with small houses and a river runs through a valley, with mountains in the distance. The scene looks peaceful, with trees framing the sides. The artist used fine lines to show texture, like the animals’ fur and the rocky ground. This kind of detailed linework is typical of engravings. Next, look up engraving to see how artists create prints like this one.
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