Who painted Plate 13: Two Curly Gray Chickens (Silkie Chickens?)?

Plate 13: Two Curly Gray Chickens (Silkie Chickens?) was painted by Joris Hoefnagel in 1594.

Where can I see Plate 13: Two Curly Gray Chickens (Silkie Chickens?)?

Plate 13: Two Curly Gray Chickens (Silkie Chickens?) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Plate 13: Two Curly Gray Chickens (Silkie Chickens?)?

Plate 13: Two Curly Gray Chickens (Silkie Chickens?) is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Plate 13: Two Curly Gray Chickens (Silkie Chickens?)

Joris Hoefnagel , 1594

Plate 13: Two Curly Gray Chickens (Silkie Chickens?) 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

This watercolor and gold paint work on parchment, created around 1594, is attributed to Joris Hoefnagel, a Flemish artist known for his detailed natural history illustrations.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts two gray chickens with curly feathers standing on grass, with a branch bearing leaves and fruit above them. The chickens' interaction is captured in a moment of gentle confrontation, with one facing the other and the second looking away.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolor and gold paint, the work showcases Hoefnagel's blend of observational detail and decorative artistry, characteristic of his contributions to the development of still-life and natural history illustration genres in northern Europe.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1594, the work reflects Hoefnagel's practice of documenting flora and fauna with precision, integrating them into the ornate traditions of manuscript illumination.