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Plate 24: Pink Rose, by Joris Hoefnagel, gouache, 1594

Plate 24: Pink Rose

Joris Hoefnagel

1594

gouache

vellum

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Plate 24: Pink Rose is a 1594 gouache by Joris Hoefnagel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Joris Hoefnagel
When & what style?
1594 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a pink rose in the center of a gold circle. The rose is painted in watercolor and has many petals. It is attached to a green stem with a small gold ball at the end. The background is a light beige color. There is some writing in the top and bottom of the painting, but it is hard to read. The painting is very detailed and realistic. The artist who made this painting is Joris Hoefnagel.

About the artist

Portrait of Joris Hoefnagel
Artist

Joris Hoefnagel

Joris Hoefnagel or Georg Hoefnagel (1542 – 24 July 1601) was a Flemish painter, printmaker, miniaturist, draftsman and merchant.

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