Plate 30: Two Monkeys
1594
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1594
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows two monkeys in a circle. One monkey sits and holds a small fruit, while the other stands nearby. Around them are roots, a pear, and a banana. The background is plain, but the edge has a gold line. The Latin text at the top means "Not more like apes." This suggests the artist wanted to show how monkeys act like humans. Next, look up Hoefnagel, Joris to see more of his animal drawings.
