1594
gouache
vellum
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Plate 42: Two Genets or Civet Cats with Tulips is a 1594 gouache by Joris Hoefnagel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows two spotted animals with long tails, possibly genets or civet cats, in a natural setting. The scene is set against a backdrop of tulips, with one cat sitting and the other standing on a mound of earth. The colors are muted, with shades of brown, green, and pink dominating the palette. The artist has used watercolor and gold paint on parchment to create a delicate and detailed image. The level of realism is high, with the textures of the fur and the petals of the tulips clearly visible. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look up the Renaissance movement, which was known for its use of watercolor and glazing.
Joris Hoefnagel or Georg Hoefnagel (1542 – 24 July 1601) was a Flemish painter, printmaker, miniaturist, draftsman and merchant.
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