Plate 43: Mongoose and Badger with Fruit Trees
1594
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1594
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows two small animals near water. One looks like a weasel swimming, while the other, with a striped face, sits on land. Above them, two trees grow—one with bright orange fruit, the other with red berries. The background is a simple, flat blue-green, and the whole scene is framed in gold. The Latin text around the edge hints this might be part of a book about nature. The animals and plants are drawn carefully, with soft colors and fine details. Next, check out Hoefnagel, Joris to see how he blended art and science.
