Possibly ornate lorikeet, Tricholglossus ornatus
1650
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1650
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a bird, possibly an ornate lorikeet. It was created in the early 17th century by Vincenzo Leonardi. The bird was drawn with watercolour, a medium that allows for soft, blended colours. The drawing is part of a collection that was meant to be a visual encyclopaedia of the natural world. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to learn more about this and other artworks.
