A Partially Skinned Rat
The image depicts a creature with an elongated body, thin limbs, and a long tail. The creature is shown in profile, displaying its spine and rib cage. The head of the creature resembles a skull, with large eye sockets and an elongated snout. The artwork is done in monochrome red tones, emphasizing the creature's skeletal structure and skin folds. The style emphasizes exaggerated features and textures, highlighting the creature's eerie appearance.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 16th or early 17th century
- Medium
- two shades of red chalk with traces of black chalk on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4485 × 3106 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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