1640
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
River God with an Eagle is a 1640 ink by Jan Lievens, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing depicts a river god and an eagle in a serene landscape. The river god, a bearded man with long hair, sits on the right side of the image, while the eagle stands on the left. The god holds a plant with a bird perched on top, and the eagle gazes at the bird. The drawing is rendered in pen and brown ink over traces of black chalk on laid paper, showcasing the artist's skillful use of line and texture. The scene is set against a gentle, rolling landscape with hills and clouds in the background. The Baroque style is evident in the detailed, realistic depiction of the figures and the natural world. To learn more about this style, explore the works of other Baroque artists.
Jan Lievens (24 October 1607 – 4 June 1674) was a Dutch Golden Age painter who was associated with his close contemporary Rembrandt, a year older, in the early parts of their careers.
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