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Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate XLVIII, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
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Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate XLVIII, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate XLVIII, c. 1575/1580
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This exquisite 16th century artwork, titled "Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate XLVIII" by Joris Hoefnagel, showcases an intricately detailed depiction of various European birds and game animals. Created around 1575-1580, this masterpiece is a watercolor and gouache illustration on vellum, with an ornate gold oval border. The meticulous attention to detail is evident in the plumage of the birds, such as the curlew with its distinctive long, downward-curving beak, and the capercaillie, with its vibrant red crest. Other birds depicted include the grouse, rail, and wading bird, while game animals like the wood grouse and grouse are also featured. This plate is part of Hoefnagel's larger work, "Aier," which was a comprehensive study of animals from Europe, Asia, and Africa. Hoefnagel's work was influential in the fields of natural history and science, as well as in the arts. His illustrations were often used as models for other artists and were also included in various books and manuscripts. This particular plate is now housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., where it is admired for its beauty and historical significance. The artwork is a testament to Hoefnagel's skill as an artist and his contributions to the fields of natural history and science during the Renaissance period in Europe.
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