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Pigeon and Finch

Adriaen Collaert

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an illustration with two birds perched on branches. One bird, identified as "Columbus plumpes vittatus," is on the left, while the other, labeled "Picus cinereus," is on the right among berry-laden branches. The background includes buildings and trees, creating a rural scene. The style features intricate linework and shading in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1600
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
7819 × 5481 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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