Two Eagles on a Promitory
1637
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1637
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows two eagles perched on a rocky outcrop. One eagle faces left, its wings slightly spread, while the other sits behind it, its head turned slightly upward. The lines are dark and precise, creating a sense of texture in the feathers and rocks. The artist used a technique that lets them layer lines to build up shadows and detail. This was common in the Baroque period, where artists loved drama and movement. Next, look up etching to see how this method works.
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