Plate 78: Ten Insects, Including a Blue Fly

Plate 78: Ten Insects, Including a Blue Fly

Joris Hoefnagel

1594

gouache

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows ten insects, including a blue fly, in detailed images. The insects are drawn with precision, and some have flowers or leaves near them. The artist also used gold paint to add some shine to the pictures, which makes them stand out. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Hoefnagel, Joris.

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