Two Eagles, Both with Heads Turned to the Right

Two Eagles, Both with Heads Turned to the Right

Stefano Della Bella

1637

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows two eagles standing on rocks, both looking to the right. The birds have sharp beaks and claws, and their feathers are detailed with fine lines. In the background, there are more rocks and what looks like a cloudy sky. The etching is very detailed, with lots of fine lines that give the eagles and rocks texture. The artist used a technique called etching to create this image, which involves using acid to carve a design into a metal plate. If you like this kind of detailed artwork, you might want to check out more etchings by Della Bella, Stefano.

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