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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ficedula, The Bullfinch is a 1644 ink by Albert Flamen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a group of birds perched on bare branches and flying around a small, leafless tree. The background has a faint village with a church steeple and rolling hills. The lines are precise, capturing the birds’ feathers and twigs in sharp detail. The title at the bottom, *Ficedula; Piouyoyne*, names the bird—a bullfinch—and hints at its call. The artist used a technique that lets ink fill the etched lines, creating rich contrast. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Flamen made prints like this.
Albert Flamen (c. 1620 – after 1669) was a Flemish engraver, painter, and tapestry designer. He was active in Paris, where he worked mainly as an illustrator on numerous publications.
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