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- Ermine. Leonardo da Vinci, Lady with an Ermine (Portrait of Cecilia Gallerani), ca. 1489–90. Image via Wikimedia Commons. William Segar, The Ermine Portrait, 1585.
- Dog. Jan van Eyck, Untitled (The Arnolfini Portrait), 1434. Image via Wikimedia Commons. Tiziano Vecellio, Last Supper, c. 1542–44.
- Rabbit. Titian, Madonna with Rabbit, c. 1530. Image via Wikimedia Commons. Ridolfo Ghirlandaio, Portrait of a Lady with a Rabbit, ca. 1508. Image via the Yale University Art Gallery.
- Goldfinch. Raphael, Madonna of the Goldfinch, 1505-06. Image via Wikimedia Commons. Goya, Manuel Osorio Manrique de Zuñiga, 1787-88. Image via the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Dec 1, 2017 · Images of the fierce animal are so commonplace in art as to be overlooked. Alastair Sooke explores the meaning of this enduring icon.
Some anthropomorphisation is designed to be humorous or incisive. Capitalizing on a jovial kitsch aesthetic, Cassius Marcellus Coolidge's painting of dogs eyeing each other furtively around a card table has come to be known as one of the most identifiable artworks in modern art history.
Aug 6, 2024 · From ancient cave paintings to the most modern reflective sculptures, these creatures continue to soar high in the artistic imagination, representing a profound connection between man and nature. These animals were among the first to be depicted by humans. Where?
Jan 16, 2024 · Albrecht Dürer, another Renaissance master, created some of the era's most iconic animal art. His 1515 woodcut of a rhinoceros, based solely on written descriptions and sketches, became one of the most influential animal images of its time.
Dec 11, 2023 · The symbolism of animals in art reflects the rich tapestry of human beliefs, values, and cultural narratives. From the regal lion and mystical dragon to the wise elephant and sacred eagle, each animal carries a multitude of meanings, shaped by the cultural contexts in which they are depicted.
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Oct 4, 2024 · As civilizations grew more complex, animals continued to play a symbolic role in art. Ancient Egyptians, for example, frequently depicted gods with animal heads, such as the falcon-headed Horus or the lion-headed Sekhmet, emphasising the power and protection these creatures symbolised.