Plate 62: A Slug with Snails
1594
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1594
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This circle shows four small creatures: two slugs, one yellow snail, and one brown snail. A tiny beetle stands near the brown snail. Two empty shells sit on the ground. The colors are soft—yellows, browns, and pale greens—with a gold border around the whole scene. The artist used a smooth, careful style to draw each tiny detail, like the slugs’ slimy trails. The Latin title at the top means “A Slug with Snails.” Next, check out watercolor, glazing to see how this look was made.
