Skeleton of a Heron
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 Heron is a 1620 ink by Teodoro Filippo di Liagno, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white etching of a skeleton standing on one leg by a wavy line that looks like water. The bones are drawn carefully, showing every joint and rib. The skeleton’s arms are bent at the elbows, and its head is tilted slightly forward, as if it’s balancing. The text beside it is in Latin and seems to describe the bird this skeleton resembles. The artist used fine lines to show the bones’ details, which makes the image look almost three-dimensional. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this one create sharp, precise lines.
Teodoro Filippo di Liagno (1621–1629) was an artist.
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