1594
gouache
vellum
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Plate 52: Two Sand Lizards is a 1594 gouache by Joris Hoefnagel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This watercolor painting features two lizards, one green and the other yellow, set against a white background. The green lizard is positioned at the top, while the yellow one is at the bottom, both facing left. A thin gold circle surrounds the lizards, with the number "LII" written in gold to the right. The painting's attention to detail is evident in the texture of the lizards' skin and the subtle shading that gives them depth. The use of gold paint adds a touch of luxury to the overall piece. For more information on the artist's use of watercolor and glazing techniques, explore the work of Hoefnagel, Joris.
Joris Hoefnagel or Georg Hoefnagel (1542 – 24 July 1601) was a Flemish painter, printmaker, miniaturist, draftsman and merchant.
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