Artwork
Skeleton of a Gurnard
Skeleton of a Gurnard is an ink print by the Baroque artist Teodoro Filippo di Liagno. It dates from 1620 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Skeleton of a Gurnard is an etching on laid paper created by Teodoro Filippo di Liagno in 1620, held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the skeleton of a fish with long, feathery fins, carefully detailed to show ribs and spine. The Latin text at the bottom presents a riddle related to the fish's name, which was once a topic of debate.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a sharp, precise style to capture the fish's unusual shape, utilizing the etching technique to achieve detailed renderings of the skeleton's bones.
Artist & collection
