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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Querpedula, The Teal is a 1644 ink by Albert Flamen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a quiet pond scene with ducks and birds. Tall reeds frame the left side, while a few ducks float or swim in the water. One duck is taking off, wings spread wide, and a bird flies overhead. In the background, a small village with trees and a church steeple sits by the water’s edge. The artist used fine lines to capture every feather and ripple, making the scene feel alive. This kind of detailed drawing was common in the Baroque period, where artists focused on realism and movement. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this carved images into metal plates.
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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