Artwork
The Stork (Ciconia Alba)
The Stork (Ciconia Alba) is an ink print by the Baroque artist Eleazar Albin. It dates from 1734 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Stork (Ciconia Alba) is a hand-colored etching created by Eleazar Albin in 1734.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a stork standing on one leg in calm water, surrounded by simple green plants. Its white feathers, black wings, and bright red beak and legs are prominently displayed.
Technique & Style
The etching showcases Albin's attention to detail, with careful lines rendering individual feathers and ripples in the water. This level of detail was characteristic of scientific illustrations of the time, used to educate viewers about the natural world.
Artist & collection
