Skeleton of a Quadruped
1620
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
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 Quadruped is a 1620 ink by Teodoro Filippo di Liagno, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts the skeleton of a quadruped, likely a horse or cow, in a dynamic pose. The animal's body is contorted, with its head turned to the right and its legs splayed out to the sides. The skeleton is rendered in fine detail, with visible vertebrae, ribs, and joints. The etching is done in a dark, muted tone, which gives the image a sense of depth and texture. The background is a plain, off-white color, which helps to focus the viewer's attention on the skeleton. The level of detail and realism in this etching is impressive, and it suggests that the artist was skilled in the technique of etching. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Baroque movement.
Teodoro Filippo di Liagno (1621–1629) was an artist.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
