1594
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Two-headed Frog surrounded by Animals is a 1594 by Nicolaes de Bruyn, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a strange scene with a two-headed frog in the center. Around it, animals like a wolf, a rabbit, and a weasel are tangled together. The background has trees and flowers, but everything looks dark and busy. The frog’s double heads face opposite directions, which stands out. The whole image is a mix of sharp lines and deep shadows, making it feel dramatic. If you like this odd mix of creatures, check out Renaissance art for more unusual subjects.
Nicolaes de Bruyn (Antwerp, 1571 – Rotterdam, 1656) was a Flemish engraver, who after training in Antwerp was active in the Dutch Republic.
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