Plate 15: Six "Asellorum" Fish (Cod?)
1594
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1594
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows six fish floating in a light blue circle. Each fish is different—some are gray, some blue, and one has a reddish tail. They’re drawn carefully, with small details like scales and fins. The gold border and light colors make it look like an old book page. The fish are labeled with numbers, like they’re part of a study. Next, check out watercolor, glazing to see how artists built up colors like this.
