1594
gouache
vellum
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Plate 54: Frogs, Lizards, and Salamanders(?) in a Landscape is a 1594 gouache by Joris Hoefnagel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a lively scene of frogs, lizards, and salamanders in a landscape. The creatures are gathered around a body of water, with some perched on rocks or branches. The artist has used watercolor and gold paint on parchment to create a detailed and colorful image. The painting is rich in texture and color, with intricate details on the animals' skin and the surrounding foliage. The use of gold paint adds a sense of luxury and depth to the image. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Hoefnagel, Joris.
Joris Hoefnagel or Georg Hoefnagel (1542 – 24 July 1601) was a Flemish painter, printmaker, miniaturist, draftsman and merchant.
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