Plate 49: Mantis Shrimp and the Claw of a European Crayfish
1594
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1594
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting is titled Plate 49: Mantis Shrimp and the Claw of a European Crayfish. It was created during the Renaissance period, which was a time of great interest in nature and science. This interest is reflected in the detailed depiction of marine life in the painting. You can learn more about the artist's use of watercolor and other techniques by looking into the work of Hoefnagel, Joris.
