Peacock and Stork

Art Historical Context

Adriaen Collaert's *Peacock and Stork*, created 1600, is a delicate engraving on laid paper, just 13 x 18.9 cm. This artist's print captures two striking birds—a resplendent peacock with its iridescent tail feathers and a stately stork—in exquisite detail, showcasing the natural world's elegance during the late Renaissance. As a master engraver from Antwerp, Collaert was renowned for his intricate depictions of animals and birds, often drawing from the era's fascination with natural history. Engraving, an intaglio technique where lines are incised into a metal plate and inked under pressure, ...