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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Vanellus, The Lapwing is a 1644 ink by Albert Flamen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a wetland scene with birds flying and wading. Tall reeds and bushes fill the background, while a small stream runs through the middle. Lapwings—those speckled birds with long tails—are both in the air and on the ground, looking alert. The artist used fine lines to show texture, like the feathers and water ripples. This kind of detailed linework is common in etchings, where acid eats into metal plates to create the design. 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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