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Plate 65: A Cricket Surrounded by Insects, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
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Plate 65: A Cricket Surrounded by Insects, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Plate 65: A Cricket Surrounded by Insects, c. 1575/1580
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Plate 65: A Cricket Surrounded by Insects, created by the Flemish artist Joris Hoefnagel around 1575-1580, is a stunning example of naturalistic observation and meticulous detail from the Sixteenth Century. This exquisite watercolor and gouache drawing on vellum, with an ornate gold oval border, showcases Hoefnagel's exceptional talent as an illustrator. The central figure of the composition is a cricket, poised and alert, surrounded by a vibrant array of insects. The intricately rendered insects include beetles, their elytra (wing cases) displaying a dazzling array of colors and patterns. The European artist, known as Georg Hoefnagel or Georg Houfnagel, was a pioneer in the field of natural history illustration, and his work was highly influential in the development of scientific illustration. This masterpiece, now housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., invites us to appreciate the beauty and diversity of the natural world, while also serving as a testament to Hoefnagel's artistic skill and scientific curiosity.
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