Plate 27: Blennies, Scorpion Fish, and Other Fish
1594
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1594
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This circle of fish swims on a light blue background framed by a gold line. Each fish is numbered and painted in soft colors—pinks, blues, and grays. Some have spiky fins, others look smooth and silvery. The artist used tiny brushstrokes to show details like scales and fins. The gold border and Latin words at the top make it feel like an old book page. Next, look up watercolor, glazing to see how artists built up colors like this.
