1594
gouache
vellum
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Plate 13: Two Curly Gray Chickens (Silkie Chickens?) is a 1594 gouache by Joris Hoefnagel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting showcases two gray chickens with curly feathers, standing on a patch of grass. One chicken faces the other, while the other looks away. A branch with green leaves and fruit hangs above them. The background is a light beige color. In the bottom-left corner, there is some text written in an old script. The overall style of the painting is reminiscent of Renaissance art, with intricate details and a focus on realism. This painting is a great example of Hoefnagel's work, and fans of Renaissance art will appreciate the attention to detail and the use of watercolor and gold paint. If you're interested in learning more about this style, check out the Renaissance movement.
Joris Hoefnagel or Georg Hoefnagel (1542 – 24 July 1601) was a Flemish painter, printmaker, miniaturist, draftsman and merchant.
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