1485
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Family of Pigs is a 1485 ink by Martin Schongauer, a Renaissance work, depicting Sus Scrofa, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a family of pigs in a natural setting. It's an engraving, which is a technique where a design is cut into a metal plate. The artist likely used this method to create many copies of the image, and it's interesting that the pigs are shown in a everyday scene, suggesting the artist wanted to depict a common subject. The pigs are the main focus, and the background is simple. This simplicity makes the pigs stand out. Check out the work of artist: Schongauer, Martin.
Martin Schongauer, also known as Martin Schön or Hübsch Martin by his contemporaries, was an Alsatian engraver and painter.
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