1594
gouache
vellum
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Plate 27: An Eyed Hawk-Moth, Two Chyrsalides, and Other Insects is a 1594 gouache by Joris Hoefnagel, a Renaissance work, depicting Insect, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a detailed picture of an eyed hawk-moth and other insects. The artist paid close attention to the tiny details of the insects' bodies. The use of gold paint adds a touch of luxury to the overall design, which was likely a time-consuming process. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Hoefnagel, Joris.
Joris Hoefnagel or Georg Hoefnagel (1542 – 24 July 1601) was a Flemish painter, printmaker, miniaturist, draftsman and merchant.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
