Artwork

A Gerfalcon on a Falconer's Glove

A Gerfalcon on a Falconer's Glove, by Unknown, unspecified, 1541
A Gerfalcon on a Falconer's Glove, by Unknown, unspecified, 1541

A Gerfalcon on a Falconer's Glove is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1541 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

A Gerfalcon on a Falconer's Glove is a watercolor painting created around 1541 by an artist known as 2091_person. It is now held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a bird of prey perched on a falconer's glove, showcasing its detailed plumage and sharp features. The work likely served to document or display the bird, possibly for study or as a representation of a rare species.

Technique & Style

The artist employed watercolor to capture the bird's precise details, such as its curved beak and textured feathers, using transparent layers to achieve depth.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known