Elephant
1485
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1485
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Elephant is a 1485 ink by Martin Schongauer, a Renaissance work, depicting elephant, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a full-body view of an elephant. The animal stands sideways with big ears and tusks. Shading uses tiny lines to show wrinkles and muscles. Martin Schongauer was a German printmaker. He worked before 1500 and made this using a metal plate. The lines create deep shadows and smooth skin at the same time. Look for Schongauer, Martin next.
