Plate 24: Flying Swallow Gurnard, Male Lumpsucker, Longspine Snipefish, and Other Fish
1594
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1594
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a bunch of fish swimming in a blue circle. There’s a big fish with a weird head on the right, and a long, skinny one with a fancy tail on the left. Smaller fish float around them, and the whole scene sits on a light background with a gold border. The artist drew each fish carefully, even the tiny ones. The colors are soft, and the water looks calm. This kind of detailed fish drawing was common back then. Want to see more? Check out Hoefnagel, Joris.
