1594
gouache
vellum
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Plate 26: A Red Fox and a Wolf is a 1594 gouache by Joris Hoefnagel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a red fox and a wolf standing on a grassy hill. The fox is on the left, facing right, with its tail hanging down. The wolf is on the right, facing left, with its tail hanging down and its mouth open. A tree trunk is visible on the right side of the image, with a branch extending over the wolf's head. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The painting is rendered in watercolor and gold paint on parchment, with intricate details and textures visible in the fur and foliage. The overall effect is one of delicate beauty and precision. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Hoefnagel, Joris.
Joris Hoefnagel or Georg Hoefnagel (1542 – 24 July 1601) was a Flemish painter, printmaker, miniaturist, draftsman and merchant.
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