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The image depicts a landscape viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. A bird is perched on a flower in the foreground. The horizon is positioned high in the composition, featuring hills and buildings in the distance. The drawing exhibits detailed, delicate line work, creating a monochromatic palette of black and cream. The simplicity of the drawing conveys a tranquil atmosphere.
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The image depicts a landscape viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. A bird is perched on a flower in the foreground. The horizon is positioned high in the composition, featuring hills and buildings in the distance. The drawing exhibits detailed, delicate line work, creating a monochromatic palette of black and cream. The simplicity of the drawing conveys a tranquil atmosphere.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Bird Perched on a Thistle

Jacques Callot

Date
1628
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 6.3 × 8.4 cm (2 1/2 × 3 5/16 in.) sheet: 9.1 × 10.1 cm (3 9/16 × 4 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1969.15.566
Credit line
R.L. Baumfeld Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
The Light of the Cloister [Lieure 599-625]

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Landscape
  • plant
  • Flower
  • bird
  • animal

NGA object ID 51721. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.