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Greetings Card : Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate XX, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
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Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate XX, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate XX, c. 1575/1580
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Animalia Aquatilia Et Conchiliata Aqua Aquatic Life Fish Fishes Georg Houfnagel George Hoefnagel Hoefnagel George Hoefnagel Joris Houfnagel Georg Joris Hoefnagel Marine Life Natural History Sea Bream
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step into the captivating world of Joris Hoefnagel's Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate XX, c. 1575/1580, now available as a beautiful greeting card from Media Storehouse. This exquisite illustration, created by the Flemish artist Joris Hoefnagel, showcases a vibrant array of aquatic and flamingo creatures. The intricate details and rich colors of this 16th-century masterpiece are sure to add a touch of elegance and wonder to your correspondence. Share the beauty of nature with your loved ones through the timeless art of a Media Storehouse greeting card.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This exquisite 16th century artwork, titled "Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate XX," is a masterpiece by the renowned Flemish artist Joris Hoefnagel. Created around 1575-1580, this stunning watercolor and gouache illustration on vellum showcases an intricate array of aquatic life and marine creatures. The plate is part of Hoefnagel's larger work, "Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata," which was a comprehensive study of various animal species, both aquatic and terrestrial. The illustration is adorned with an ornate gold oval border, adding to its grandeur and elegance. Hoefnagel's meticulous attention to detail is evident in each fin, scale, and gill of the depicted creatures. The artist's mastery of color and shading brings these aquatic beings to life, making it an invaluable contribution to the field of natural history and science during the Renaissance period. Some of the creatures depicted in this illustration include various species of fish, such as sea bream, as well as mollusks and crustaceans. The European influence is evident in the selection of species, reflecting the artist's continent of origin. This artwork is a testament to Hoefnagel's artistic prowess and his significant role in the development of natural history illustration during the 16th century. Today, this magnificent piece of heritage art can be found in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., where it continues to inspire and captivate visitors from around the world. The illustration serves as a reminder of the rich artistic and scientific heritage of the past and the importance of preserving and celebrating such masterpieces for future generations.
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