Who painted Plate 21: Cod(?) and Other Fish?

Plate 21: Cod(?) and Other Fish was painted by Joris Hoefnagel in 1594.

Where can I see Plate 21: Cod(?) and Other Fish?

Plate 21: Cod(?) and Other Fish is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Plate 21: Cod(?) and Other Fish?

Plate 21: Cod(?) and Other Fish is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Plate 21: Cod(?) and Other Fish?

Museum-quality prints of Plate 21: Cod(?) and Other Fish are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Plate 21: Cod(?) and Other Fish

Joris Hoefnagel , 1594

Plate 21: Cod(?) and Other Fish is a gouache drawing by the Renaissance artist Joris Hoefnagel. It dates from 1594 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Plate 21: Cod(?

Inscription: Inscribed:upper center in red ink: CESTREVS IEIVNAT.; fish in image numbered .1., .2., .3., .4., .5., 6., .7., .8., .9., .10., .11., .12., and .13. in red ink; center right in (gold?): XXI. Facing page: upper center in blue ink: :10 : 11: / Hic Mugil cauda pendentem enerberat escam, / Excussamque legit.; lower center in black ink: AQVA profunda verba ex ore viri: Et torrens / redundans fons sapientiae. pro: 18. (“Words from the mouth of a man are as deep water: and the fountain of wisdom as an overflowing stream.” Proverbs 18:4) (Latin Vulgate Bible)

About this work

Overview

Plate 21: Cod(?) and Other Fish is a watercolor and gold paint drawing on parchment, created by Joris Hoefnagel around 1594. It showcases his skill in natural history illustration and marks his contribution to the evolution of still-life painting in northern Europe.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features a variety of fish, including a cod, depicted with meticulous detail. This reflects Hoefnagel's emphasis on observational documentation of natural subjects, characteristic of his broader artistic practice.

Technique & Style

Hoefnagel employed watercolor and gold paint on parchment, techniques reminiscent of manuscript illumination. This highlights his role as one of the last practitioners of this traditional craft.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1594, the piece is attributed to Joris Hoefnagel, a Flemish painter and draftsman. Specific provenance details are not provided.

Context

This work sits at the intersection of Hoefnagel's contributions to both natural history illustration and the development of still-life painting in northern Europe during the late 16th century.

Legacy

Plate 21 contributes to Hoefnagel's legacy as a bridge between manuscript illumination and the emerging still-life genre, influencing the representation of natural subjects in northern European art.