This is a drawing of two large birds standing in a landscape with a village in the background. The image shows two distinct large birds named "Platea" and "Recurvirostra" in the foreground surrounded by grass and vegetation. "Platea" has a long neck and straight bill, while "Recurvirostra" has a curved beak. The background includes a river, a village, mountainous terrain, and a sky textured with horizontal lines to represent clouds. The illustration combines detailed outlines and shading to depict the birds and the landscape.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1600
- Medium
- engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 7967 × 5602 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original