1604
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Adam Naming the Animals is a 1604 ink by Jan Pietersz Saenredam, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a scene where a bare-chested man stands in a forest, surrounded by animals. A bull with antlers leans toward him, while birds, deer, and other creatures gather nearby. The background is packed with trees, bushes, and more animals, all drawn with sharp lines and shadows. The man’s calm pose suggests he’s naming the animals, a quiet moment in a busy scene. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth and texture. Try looking up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Jan Pieterszoon (abbr. Pietersz.) Saenredam (c. 1565 – 6 April 1607) was a Dutch Northern Mannerist painter, printmaker in engraving, and cartographer, and father of the painter of church interiors, Pieter Jansz…
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