1594
gouache
vellum
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Plate 61: Seven Insects, Including Flies is a 1594 gouache by Joris Hoefnagel, a Renaissance work, depicting Insect, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a detailed drawing of seven insects, including flies, on a small piece of parchment. The insects are painted in a very realistic way, with attention to their tiny details. This level of detail is interesting because it shows the artist's skill and patience. Check out the work of artist Hoefnagel, Joris to learn more about his style and other artworks.
Joris Hoefnagel or Georg Hoefnagel (1542 – 24 July 1601) was a Flemish painter, printmaker, miniaturist, draftsman and merchant.
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