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Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate LXIX, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
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Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate LXIX, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate LXIX, c. 1575/1580
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This stunning 16th-century artwork, titled "Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate LXIX" by Joris Hoefnagel, showcases an intricately detailed illustration of a Green Woodpecker (Sitta viridis) and a Black Woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) among various other birds and amphibians. The plate is believed to have been created between 1575 and 1580, during the height of Hoefnagel's career as a renowned European artist. The illustration is a masterpiece of naturalistic observation and artistic skill. The birds are depicted in their natural habitats, with the Green Woodpecker perched on a tree trunk and the Black Woodpecker pecking at a tree. The vibrant colors and meticulous attention to detail bring these animals to life, capturing their unique characteristics and movements. The artwork is a watercolor and gouache on vellum, with an ornate gold oval border. It is part of a larger series of illustrations, known as "Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia," which was produced for the Emperor Rudolf II of the Holy Roman Empire. This series is considered a significant contribution to the fields of natural history and science, as it was one of the most comprehensive and accurate records of European birds and amphibians at the time. The plate is now housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., where it continues to inspire awe and appreciation for the natural world and the artistic mastery of Joris Hoefnagel. The intricate details of the illustration, from the textured feathers of the birds to the veins on the leaves, transport viewers back to the 16th century and offer a glimpse into the world of European natural history and art.
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