Who painted Plate 29: Geese with Poppies and a Cyclamen?

Plate 29: Geese with Poppies and a Cyclamen was painted by Joris Hoefnagel in 1594.

Where can I see Plate 29: Geese with Poppies and a Cyclamen?

Plate 29: Geese with Poppies and a Cyclamen is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Plate 29: Geese with Poppies and a Cyclamen?

Plate 29: Geese with Poppies and a Cyclamen is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Plate 29: Geese with Poppies and a Cyclamen?

Museum-quality prints of Plate 29: Geese with Poppies and a Cyclamen are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Plate 29: Geese with Poppies and a Cyclamen

Joris Hoefnagel , 1594

Plate 29: Geese with Poppies and a Cyclamen is a gouache drawing by the Renaissance artist Joris Hoefnagel. It dates from 1594 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:Upper center in (gold?): Species COELI gloria stellarum, mundum / Illuminans In excelsis dominus Ecc[us] .43: (“The glory of the stars is the beauty of heaven; the Lord enlightens the world on high.” Ecclesiasticus 43:10) (Latin Vulgate Bible); center right in (gold?): XXIX.; birds in image numbered .1., .2., and .3., in red ink Facing page: Upper center in black ink: Omnes dii gentium d[a]emonia.Dominus / autem Coelos fecit. ps: 95: -- (“For all the gods of the Gentiles are devils; but the Lord made the heavens.” Psalms 95:5) (Latin Vulgate Bible); lower center in red/violet ink: Domine, dominus noster, quam admirabile est nome[n] tuum / In universa terra: quoniam elevata est magnificentia tua /super COELOS.ps: 8. (“O Lord our Lord, how admirable is your name in the whole earth! For your magnificence is elevated above the heavens.” Psalms 8:2) (Latin Vulgate Bible)

About this work

Overview

Created around 1594, Plate 29: Geese with Poppies and a Cyclamen is a watercolor and gold paint drawing on parchment by Joris Hoefnagel, a Flemish artist renowned for natural history illustrations and manuscript illuminations.

Subject & Meaning

The piece depicts two geese in a serene pond setting, surrounded by vibrant red poppies, green foliage, and yellow flowers. The composition highlights Hoefnagel’s blend of artistic flair and scientific attention to detail in capturing flora and fauna.

Technique & Style

Hoefnagel employed soft, realistic colors and gentle lines to portray the subjects. The incorporation of gold paint, particularly in the border, adds a touch of elegance. The overall effect is one of calm realism, achieved through meticulous detail work.

History & Provenance

As one of the last prominent manuscript illuminators, Hoefnagel’s work contributed to the emergence of floral still-life painting in late 16th-century northern Europe. Plate 29 exemplifies his transitional role between illuminated manuscripts and the development of still-life genres.

Context

This drawing reflects the scientific curiosity and artistic innovation of the late Renaissance, where detailed observation of nature began to influence artistic production, paving the way for later naturalist and still-life traditions.

Legacy

Plate 29 showcases Hoefnagel’s influence on the evolution of natural history illustration and floral still-life painting, leaving a legacy in the intersection of art and scientific observation in European art history.