Who painted Plate 41: Whitefish(?) and Other Fish?

Plate 41: Whitefish(?) and Other Fish was painted by Joris Hoefnagel in 1594.

Where can I see Plate 41: Whitefish(?) and Other Fish?

Plate 41: Whitefish(?) and Other Fish is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Plate 41: Whitefish(?) and Other Fish?

Plate 41: Whitefish(?) and Other Fish is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Plate 41: Whitefish(?) and Other Fish?

Museum-quality prints of Plate 41: Whitefish(?) and Other Fish are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Plate 41: Whitefish(?) and Other Fish

Joris Hoefnagel , 1594

Plate 41: Whitefish(?) and Other Fish 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. Plate 41: Whitefish(?

Inscription: Inscribed:Fish in image numbered .1., .2., .3., .4., .5., .6., .7., .8., .9., and .10., in red ink; center right in (gold?): XXXXI. Facing page: upper center in blue/black ink: Hi iaculo pisces, illi capiuntur ab hamis, / Hos cana contento retia fume trabunt.; lower center in black ink: Omnia flumina intrant in mare, et mare non redundat: Ad locum / unde exeunt flumina revertu[n]tur, ut iteru[m] fluant. Ecc[es]1: (“All the rivers run into the sea, yet the sea does not overflow unto the place from whence the rivers came, they return, to flow again” Ecclesiastes 1:7) (Latin Vulgate Bible)

About this work

Overview

Plate 41: Whitefish(?) and Other Fish is a 1594 watercolor and gold paint drawing on parchment by Joris Hoefnagel, a Flemish painter and miniaturist. The work features a circular arrangement of nine diverse fish species within a pale blue water environment, meticulously detailed and labeled with tiny numbers.

Subject & Meaning

The subject centers on a naturalistic depiction of fish, possibly including a whitefish, showcasing Hoefnagel's contribution to early northern European still-life and natural history illustration. The labeled, organized composition suggests a scientific or educational intent alongside its artistic value.

Technique & Style

Hoefnagel employed watercolor for the subtle, precise rendering of fish scales, fins, and the pale blue background. Gold paint was used for a thin framing line, adding a touch of luxury. The technique likely involved glazing to achieve depth and luminosity, characteristic of Hoefnagel's meticulous miniaturist style.

History & Provenance

Created around 1594, during the late 16th century, the piece reflects Hoefnagel's role in transitioning floral and natural subjects into independent still-life genres. Provenance details are not provided in the available information.

Context

This work is situated within the broader context of 16th-century northern European art's growing interest in natural history and the emergence of still-life as a distinct genre. It also touches on the intersection of art and science during the period.

Legacy

While specific legacy details of Plate 41 are not provided, Hoefnagel's overall body of work, including this piece, influenced the development of natural history illustration and the still-life genre in northern Europe.