1594
gouache
vellum
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Plate 16: Wild Boar is a 1594 gouache by Joris Hoefnagel, a Renaissance work, depicting Sus Scrofa, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a detailed drawing of a wild boar in this painting. It's made with watercolor and gold paint on parchment. The boar is shown in a natural setting, with plants and trees around it. The artist paid close attention to the boar's fur and muscles. This painting is interesting because of its small size and detailed work. The use of gold paint adds a touch of luxury to the piece. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: watercolor, glazing.
Joris Hoefnagel or Georg Hoefnagel (1542 – 24 July 1601) was a Flemish painter, printmaker, miniaturist, draftsman and merchant.
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