Who painted Plate 35: A Tarantula Wolf Spider(?) and Three Other Spiders?

Plate 35: A Tarantula Wolf Spider(?) and Three Other Spiders was painted by Joris Hoefnagel in 1594.

Where can I see Plate 35: A Tarantula Wolf Spider(?) and Three Other Spiders?

Plate 35: A Tarantula Wolf Spider(?) and Three Other Spiders is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Plate 35: A Tarantula Wolf Spider(?) and Three Other Spiders?

Plate 35: A Tarantula Wolf Spider(?) and Three Other Spiders is associated with Renaissance.

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Artwork

Plate 35: A Tarantula Wolf Spider(?) and Three Other Spiders

Joris Hoefnagel , 1594

Plate 35: A Tarantula Wolf Spider(?) and Three Other Spiders 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. This watercolor and gold paint drawing on parchment, Plate 35: A Tarantula Wolf Spider(?

Inscription: Inscribed:Upper center in blue ink: Magnus Dominus noster, et magna Virtus eius / Et sapientiae eius no[n] est numerus.ps:146 (“Great is our Lord, and great is his power: and of his wisdom there is no number.” Psalms 146:5) (Latin Vulgate Bible); insects in image numbered .1., .2., 3., and .4., in red ink: center right in brown ink: XXXV. Facing page: Upper center in red ink: Annunciate Inter gentes opera eius ps.104. (“Declare his deeds among the Gentiles.” Psalms 104:1) (Latin Vulgate Bible); lower center in (gold?): Dicite Deo quam terribilia sunt opera tua Do[m]i[n]e / In multitudine virtutis tuae mentientur tibi / Innimici tui.ps.65. (“Say unto God, How terrible are your works, O Lord! in the multitude of your strength your enemies will cringe before you.” Psalms 65:3) (Latin Vulgate Bible)

About this work

Overview

This watercolor and gold paint drawing on parchment, Plate 35: A Tarantula Wolf Spider(?) and Three Other Spiders, was created around 1594 by Joris Hoefnagel, a Flemish painter and draftsman.

Technique & Style

Trained in manuscript illumination, Hoefnagel's work showcases the refined techniques of late Renaissance illumination, characterized by meticulous detail and decorative flair.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing presents a detailed study of four spiders, demonstrating Hoefnagel's ability to balance observational accuracy with aesthetic appeal.

Context

As a natural history illustrator, Hoefnagel documented flora and fauna with near-scientific precision, contributing to the development of floral still-life painting in northern Europe.

Legacy

Hoefnagel's work represents a late example of the manuscript illumination tradition, before it evolved into more distinct genres.