L’aquila capitolina

Peter Paul Rubens, circa 1601/1602

The artwork is a detailed pencil drawing on paper, depicting an eagle with its wings spread wide. The eagle is centrally positioned, standing atop a spherical object. Its feathers are intricately sketched, showing texture and depth through the use of shading and line work. The bird's head is turned slightly to the side, with a sharp, curved beak and eyes. The talons are prominently gripping the sphere. The background is plain, emphasizing the eagle as the focal point of the composition. The overall tone of the drawing is monochromatic, relying on the variations in pencil shading to convey form and volume.
Artista
Peter Paul Rubens
Datazione
circa 1601/1602
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
Matita nera su carta vergata
Dimensioni
overall (approximate): 21,7 × 27,5 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The artwork is a detailed pencil drawing on paper, depicting an eagle with its wings spread wide. The eagle is centrally positioned, standing atop a spherical object. Its feathers are intricately sketched, showing texture and depth through the use of shading and line work. The bird's head is turned slightly to the side, with a sharp, curved beak and eyes. The talons are prominently gripping the sphere. The background is plain, emphasizing the eagle as the focal point of the composition. The overall tone of the drawing is monochromatic, relying on the variations in pencil shading to convey form and volume.

Peter Paul Rubens