Plate 66: Doves and Pigeons
1594
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1594
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This picture shows six birds perched on branches and rocks. Some are gray, some blue, and one is white. A few have red bands on their legs. The background has a simple tree with leaves and a few fruits. The whole scene sits inside a round, gold-edged border. The artist labeled the birds as "Columba Palumbes," which is Latin for doves. The text at the top is also in Latin, but it’s hard to read without help. Want to know more? Check out Hoefnagel, Joris.
