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Animals of the Holy Land

Erhard Reuwich

1494

unspecified

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Northern Renaissance Renaissance Animal

Dominant colour

Animals of the Holy Land is a 1494 unspecified by Erhard Reuwich, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Erhard Reuwich
When & what style?: 1494 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This image shows a collection of animals, including a camel, a goat, and a lion. They are drawn in black ink on a beige background. The animals are labeled with their names in Latin. The drawing is detailed and shows the textures of the animals' fur and skin. The camel has a long neck and a hump on its back. The goat has curved horns and a beard. The lion has a shaggy mane and a long tail. The image is a detailed illustration of animals from the Holy Land. It was created by Erhard Reuwich in 1486. To learn more about the artist's techniques, look up chiaroscuro.