Skeleton of a Rabbit
1620
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1620
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a rabbit skeleton standing on a patch of grass. Its bones are drawn in sharp lines, with the spine arched and the skull tilted slightly upward. A few small plants grow near its feet, and the whole scene looks like a sketch. The artist focused on the rabbit’s bones, making them the clear subject. The style looks precise, almost like a scientific drawing. Want to see more like this? Check out etching for how artists use metal plates and acid to make prints.
