Two Eagles, Both with Heads Turned to the Left

Stefano Della Bella

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two birds of prey perched on a rocky landscape. The scene shows two large birds positioned among rocks and overlooking a vast terrain. The foreground bird stands on a rocky outcrop with its talons clutching the stone, while its gaze is fixed into the distance. To the left, a second bird occupies another rocky perch with its neck extended and head turned upwards. In the background, there is a rolling landscape with trees, rocky formations, and clouds in the sky. The line work in the drawing gives a sense of texture and movement.