Jacques Barraband (French, 1767–1809). Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus). Early 19th century. Sporting Lafreri School maps represent the

Lafreri School maps represent the high-water-mark of Italian cartography before the center of mapmaking moved north to the Netherlands

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with sumptuously colored and flawlessly rendered birds

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Jacques Barraband (French, 1767–1809). Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus). Early 19th century. Sporting Lafreri School maps represent theJacques Barraband (French, 17671809) Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) France, early 19th century Gouache and watercolor on paper Sheet Size: 36. 5 cm x 50. 5 cm A towering presence in Egypts arid landscapes, this scavenger played a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and was often linked to the afterlife in Egyptian mythology. Provenance: This watercolor was a part of the extensive ornithological study commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte during