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Skeleton of a Quadruped

Teodoro Filippo di Liagno, called Napoletano

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an animal skeleton. The drawing shows the skeletal structure of an animal. The skeleton features a curved spine, detailed ribcage, limb bones, and a skull with prominent eye sockets and a jaw. The illustration is placed on a textured or creviced surface. Above the skeleton is an inscription in Latin script.

Artwork Details

Date
1620-1621
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
9938 × 6133 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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