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Skeleton of a Rabbit

Teodoro Filippo di Liagno, called Napoletano

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a skeleton of a rabbit. The drawing depicts the skeletal structure of a rabbit in a detailed side view. The skeleton is shown in a standing posture, with elongated limbs and a curved spine, illustrating the distinctive skeletal features of a rabbit. The ribs, vertebrae, and skull are finely delineated. To the right of the skeleton, there are illustrations of small flowers and leaves. There is also a Latin inscription above the skeleton. The line work is precise and clean.

Artwork Details

Date
1620-1621
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
6063 × 10018 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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