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Plate 64: Eleven Insects, Including a Dragonfly and Longhorn Beetle, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
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Plate 64: Eleven Insects, Including a Dragonfly and Longhorn Beetle, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Plate 64: Eleven Insects, Including a Dragonfly and Longhorn Beetle, c. 1575/1580
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Plate 64: Eleven Insects, Including a Dragonfly and Longhorn Beetle, c. 1575/1580, is a stunningly intricate and detailed watercolor and gouache illustration on vellum by the renowned Flemish artist Joris Hoefnagel. This masterpiece, which dates back to the sixteenth century, showcases an array of eleven different insects, each captured in exquisite detail. The centerpiece of this illustration is a magnificent dragonfly, its translucent wings spread wide and its delicate body poised in mid-flight. Surrounding the dragonfly are ten other insects, including a longhorn beetle, a stag beetle, and various bees, butterflies, and moths. Each insect is rendered with meticulous accuracy, their colors and textures brought to life through Hoefnagel's masterful use of watercolor and gouache. The illustration is framed within an ornate oval border in gold, adding an elegant and refined touch to the piece. Hoefnagel's attention to detail and his ability to capture the natural beauty of these insects is truly remarkable, making this work a testament to the artistic and scientific achievements of the sixteenth century. This illustration, which is believed to have been created between 1575 and 1580, is a valuable addition to any collection of European art, natural history, or science. It is currently housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., where it continues to inspire awe and admiration from visitors and scholars alike.
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