Plate 43: Musk Beetle, Oil Beetle, Tansy Beetle(?), Cockroach, Leaf-Footed Bug, and Other Insects

Plate 43: Musk Beetle, Oil Beetle, Tansy Beetle(?), Cockroach, Leaf-Footed Bug, and Other Insects

Joris Hoefnagel

1594

gouache

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows different insects like beetles and bugs. The artist used watercolor and gold leaf to create detailed images. The use of gold leaf adds a touch of luxury to the painting, and it's interesting to see how the artist combined these materials to create a sense of texture. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Hoefnagel, Joris.

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