1594
gouache
vellum
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Plate 17: Old World Porcupine (Hystrix) and Wild Pig is a 1594 gouache by Joris Hoefnagel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting showcases two animals in a circular frame. On the left, a porcupine stands on a yellow surface, its long quills extending from its back. To the right, a wild pig is depicted on a brown surface, facing the porcupine. Above them, a branch with leaves and two apples is visible. The background of the painting is white. The artist has carefully rendered the textures and details of the animals' fur and the branch's leaves. The use of gold paint adds a touch of luxury to the overall piece. If you're interested in learning more about the artistic style of this painting, you might want to explore 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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