About this artwork
De Gheyn’s pen and ink drawing of a frog closely resembles an engraving, especially in its hooked strokes and diagonal shading. The frog is shown on its back with its hind legs outstretched to provide the best view of its under side. This detailed study scrutinises its surface appearance and structure. De Gheyn was acquainted with leading natural scientists in Leiden, and this drawing was probably made during his time there. Another closely related drawing is also in the collection of the National Gallery of Scotland.
Updated before 2020
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artist:Jacques de Gheyn, the Younger (1565 - 1629) Netherlandish
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title:One of Two Frogs
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date created:About 1609
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materials:Pen and brown ink on paper
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measurements:15.60 x 12.00 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Purchased 1979
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accession number:D 5077 A
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gallery:
Jacques de Gheyn, the Younger
Jacques de Gheyn, the Younger
De Gheyn was renowned for his prints and drawings, which were collected and commissioned by eminent patrons. He began to devote more time to painting from about 1600. De Gheyn, whose father was a glass painter, moved from Antwerp to Haarlem to join the studio of the celebrated artist and...