The image contains three birds: one perched on a tree branch, another on the ground near a small pool of water, and the third bird dipping its beak into the water. The colors in the image are natural, with earthy browns, grays, blues, greens, and red from berries on the ground. The tallest bird is in the center, slightly leaning to the left, with a smaller bird to its right and a perched bird above them on a branch. The background consists of tree branches and leaves forming a circular frame around the birds.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1575/1590s
- Medium
- watercolor and gold paint on parchment
- Dimensions
- 5014 × 4281 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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