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Tree with Crown and Two Birds, by Italian 16th Century, ink, 1501

Tree with Crown and Two Birds

Italian 16th Century

1501

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Tree with Crown and Two Birds is a 1501 ink by Italian 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Italian 16th Century
When & what style?
1501 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a woodcut print of a tree with a crown on top, surrounded by two birds. The tree has leaves and branches, and the crown is decorated with small details. The background is a light brown color, which suggests it's an old piece of paper or parchment. The woodcut style gives the image a rough, textured look. The artist used simple lines and shapes to create the design, which adds to its charm. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Renaissance movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Italian 16th Century
Artist

Italian 16th Century

A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.

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