Who painted Plate 32: Six Moths?

Plate 32: Six Moths was painted by Joris Hoefnagel in 1594.

Where can I see Plate 32: Six Moths?

Plate 32: Six Moths is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Plate 32: Six Moths?

Plate 32: Six Moths is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Plate 32: Six Moths?

Museum-quality prints of Plate 32: Six Moths are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Plate 32: Six Moths

Joris Hoefnagel , 1594

Plate 32: Six Moths 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:Center right in brown ink: XXXII. Facing page: Upper center in blue/black ink: Furfur edit pannum, panem nostru[m] sustineamus.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1594, Plate 32: Six Moths is a drawing by Joris Hoefnagel, a Flemish painter and miniaturist. It is executed in watercolor, lepidochromy, and gold paint on parchment.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Hoefnagel's skill in manuscript illumination and his meticulous approach to natural history illustration, combining precise depiction with decorative elements like gold paint.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features a detailed study of six moths, exemplifying Hoefnagel's nearly scientific approach to representing flora and fauna, and contributing to the development of floral still-life painting in northern Europe.