Artwork
Plate 25: Great Spotted Woodpecker, Bullfinches, Sparrows, and Other Birds
Plate 25: Great Spotted Woodpecker, Bullfinches, Sparrows, and Other Birds 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, Plate 25: Great Spotted Woodpecker, Bullfinches, Sparrows, and Other Birds, was created by Joris Hoefnagel around 1594.
Technique & Style
Executed in watercolor and gold paint on parchment, the work showcases Hoefnagel's skill in naturalistic illustration, characteristic of his contributions to the development of independent genres like floral still-life painting in northern Europe.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing presents a detailed study of various bird species, highlighting Hoefnagel's interest in natural history and his ability to capture the intricacies of the natural world.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joris Hoefnagel or Georg Hoefnagel (1542 – 24 July 1601) was a Flemish painter, printmaker, miniaturist, draftsman and merchant.
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