Pauw 1594

light pencil work

shading to add clarity

pen illustration

pen sketch

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

"Pauw" (Peacock) is an etching by Flemish artist Jacques de Fornazeris, dating back to 1594. This detailed and realistic depiction of a peacock with its feathers fully displayed highlights de Fornazeris' skill in animal illustration. The print, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, captures the bird's elegance and beauty, showcasing the artist's keen eye for detail and ability to translate the natural world onto paper.