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Four studies of a frog
Jacques de Gheyn II (1565–1629), paper, ink, 1575–1625
Jacques de Gheyn possibly made these studies of a frog during a dissection. He was clearly fascinated by the animal and his depiction is very lifelike. The shadows reinforce the realism. At the same time, the drawing attests to a scientific curiosity about the animal’s anatomy.
- Artwork typedrawing
- Object numberRP-T-1898-A-4036
- Dimensionsheight 142 mm x width 196 mm
- Physical characteristicspen in kleuren, penseel in kleuren