Skeleton of a Bat
1620
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Teodoro Filippo di Liagno
Teodoro Filippo di Liagno (1621–1629) was an artist.
See the richer artist page1620
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Skeleton of a Bat is a 1620 ink by Teodoro Filippo di Liagno, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a bat skeleton stretched out on a flat surface. Its wings are spread wide, with long bones visible through the thin skin. The skull is tilted slightly, and the tail curves down toward one clawed foot. The artist used a simple line style to highlight the bones and shape. The paper has a textured look, typical of older prints. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
Teodoro Filippo di Liagno (1621–1629) was an artist.
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