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Four studies of a frog
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Four studies of a frog

Jacques de Gheyn (II) · 1600 - 1604 · pen; brush; paper; ink

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Jacques de Gheyn possibly made these studies of a frog during a dissection. He was clearly fascinated by the animal and his depiction is very lifelike. The shadows reinforce the realism. At the same time, the drawing attests to a scientific curiosity about the animal’s anatomy.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
drawingtailless amphibians: frog
Credit lineFour studies of a frog. 1600 - 1604. Jacques de Gheyn (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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