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Plate 78: Ten Insects, Including a Blue Fly, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
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Plate 78: Ten Insects, Including a Blue Fly, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Plate 78: Ten Insects, Including a Blue Fly, c. 1575/1580
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Plate 78: Ten Insects, Including a Blue Fly, is a stunning and intricately detailed watercolor and gouache illustration on vellum by the renowned 16th-century Flemish artist Joris Hoefnagel, also known as Georg Hoefnagel or Georg Houfnagel. This masterpiece, created around 1575-1580, showcases an array of ten insects, including a blue fly, meticulously rendered in vibrant colors and set against an ornate gold oval border. The insects depicted in this illustration are a testament to Hoefnagel's exceptional skill and curiosity in the natural world. The artist's precise and lifelike renderings were influential in the development of natural history illustration during the Renaissance. This work is an excellent example of Hoefnagel's ability to capture the unique characteristics and beauty of each insect, showcasing their intricate patterns, textures, and colors. Hoefnagel's illustrations were widely disseminated throughout Europe and beyond, inspiring a renewed interest in the study of natural history. This particular plate is believed to have been part of a larger series, and its presence in the collection of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., is a testament to its historical significance and artistic merit. The insects in this illustration are identified as a beetle, a grasshopper, a locust, a dragonfly, a butterfly, a weevil, a leaf beetle, a ladybug, a bee, and a blue fly. Each insect is depicted in a dynamic pose, adding to the overall visual interest and engagement of the artwork. Plate 78: Ten Insects, Including a Blue Fly, is a captivating and important work of art that continues to inspire appreciation for the natural world and the artistic achievements of the past. Its inclusion in the National Gallery of Art's collection is a reminder of the enduring value of preserving and celebrating heritage art and the natural history it represents.
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