Who painted Plate 10: A Lion and a Civet Cat?

Plate 10: A Lion and a Civet Cat was painted by Joris Hoefnagel in 1594.

Where can I see Plate 10: A Lion and a Civet Cat?

Plate 10: A Lion and a Civet Cat is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Plate 10: A Lion and a Civet Cat?

Plate 10: A Lion and a Civet Cat is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Plate 10: A Lion and a Civet Cat

Joris Hoefnagel , 1594

Plate 10: A Lion and a Civet Cat is a gouache drawing by the Renaissance artist Joris Hoefnagel. It dates from 1594 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Plate 10: A Lion and a Civet Cat is a watercolor and gold paint work on parchment created by Joris Hoefnagel around 1594.

Technique & Style

The artwork showcases Hoefnagel's skillful use of materials and attention to detail, characteristic of his natural history illustrations and manuscript illuminations.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a lion and a civet cat, exemplifying the artist's contribution to the detailed representation of animals, merging artistic skill with scientific observation.

Context

This work is part of a broader tradition of naturalistic studies that emerged during the late Renaissance, reflecting the period's emphasis on detailed observation and representation of the natural world.