Eagles

Peeter Boel

Associated Names
Peeter Boel

Artist, Flemish, 1622 - 1674

This shows a drawing of vultures feeding on a carcass. Three vultures are eating the remains of an animal on the ground. One vulture is spreading its wings, one is pecking at the carcass, and another is observing from a rock. The background features textured, cloudy skies and rough terrain. The artist used fine lines and shading to depict detail and texture in the birds and landscape, aiming for a naturalistic representation of a feeding scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1972.28.15

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 3, State (before imprint)

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65576111

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