Jay and Finch

Adriaen Collaert

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two birds in a natural setting with a landscape in the background. The image features two birds prominently in the foreground, one labeled "Pica glandaria" and the other "Auruitis", perched on branches or logs. Detailed textures of their feathers are rendered with intricate lines and shading. In the background is a landscape showcasing rolling hills, a distant mountain, and a river winding through the scene. Buildings, including a stone bridge, are nestled amidst the foliage. To the left, a grapevine with clusters of grapes ascends elegantly. The use of black and white emphasizes the delicate linework and cross-hatching typical of classic illustrative art styles.