Partridge and Eagle

Adriaen Collaert

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an ornate engraving of two birds labeled "Perdix" and "Aquila." The birds are perched on rocky outcrops with foliage, with a branch between them. In the background, there is a detailed village with towers and spires, set against hills and distant mountains. The sky above shows delicate linework to suggest clouds. The engraving uses cross-hatching and fine lines for texture and depth, creating a monochromatic visual effect dominated by shades of gray and black.