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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Rusticula, The Woodcock is a 1644 ink by Albert Flamen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows birds in a marshy landscape. A woodcock stands near the water, its long beak pointed down. In the background, two other birds fly over a small hut and bare trees. The scene looks quiet and natural, with careful lines marking every feather and leaf. The artist focused on small details, like the texture of the bird’s feathers and the wavy water. This style was common in Baroque art, which often showed nature with precision. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints using acid and 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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