Drawing, Hans Hoffmann, 1583-1584 (circa)

Blue roller, after dürer; still-life study of a dead bird hanging by its beak (?), head to one side, wings hanging limply at the sides of its body, legs loosely spread apart, a few tail feathers hanging to right brush drawing in bodycolour, on vellum. Date: 1583-1584 (circa). Dimensions: Height: 281 mm; Width: 179 mm. Medium: wool. Collection: British Museum. Drawing (BM Gg,2.220 2)