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Plate 61: Seven Insects, Including a Small Striped Beetle, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
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Plate 61: Seven Insects, Including a Small Striped Beetle, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Plate 61: Seven Insects, Including a Small Striped Beetle, c. 1575/1580
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Plate 61: Seven Insects, Including a Small Striped Beetle, c. 1575/1580, is a stunning and intricately detailed watercolor and gouache drawing on vellum by the renowned Flemish artist Joris Hoefnagel. This exquisite work of art, which is currently housed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., showcases Hoefnagel's exceptional skill in capturing the natural world with remarkable accuracy and beauty. The drawing features a vibrant array of seven different insects, each depicted with remarkable precision and detail. The central focus of the composition is a small striped beetle, its elongated body adorned with intricate stripes and patterns. Surrounding the beetle are a fly, two species of flies, a beetle, a grasshopper, and a dragonfly. Each insect is rendered with an almost three-dimensional quality, their textures and forms brought to life through Hoefnagel's masterful use of color and shading. Hoefnagel's work was highly influential during the European Renaissance, and this drawing is a testament to the artist's dedication to natural history and scientific observation. The use of gold in the ornate oval border adds an elegant and ornamental touch to the piece, making it a true masterpiece of 16th-century art. This drawing is not only a visual delight but also an important historical artifact, providing valuable insights into the natural world of the past and the artistic traditions of the European Renaissance. The National Gallery of Art is privileged to have this work in its collection, and it remains a source of inspiration and wonder for visitors from around the world.
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