An Eagle Preaching to the Animals — Marcus Gheeraerts the Elder | DiscoverArt

Marcus Gheeraerts the Elder

An Eagle Preaching to the Animals

16th century

Pen and brown ink, over red chalk.

11.3 × 16.2 cm (4.4 × 6.4 in)

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