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Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate LIX, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
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Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate LIX, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate LIX, c. 1575/1580
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Animalia Volatilia Et Amphibia Aier Crow Curlew Georg Houfnagel George Hoefnagel Hoefnagel George Hoefnagel Joris Houfnagel Georg Joris Hoefnagel Natural History Numenius Arquata Shorebird Wading Bird
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This stunning 16th-century artwork, titled "Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate LIX" by Joris Hoefnagel, showcases an exquisite collection of European birds and wading shorebirds. Created around 1575-1580, this masterpiece is a watercolor and gouache drawing on vellum, intricately detailed with gold accents in an oval border. Joris Hoefnagel, also known as Georg Hoefnagel or Georg Houfnagel, was a renowned Flemish artist, naturalist, and scholar of the late Renaissance period. His work, including this plate, is considered a significant contribution to the fields of natural history and art. The illustration features a diverse array of avian species, including a crow, curlew, and numenius arquata, or the Eurasian curlew. These birds are depicted with remarkable accuracy and attention to detail, showcasing Hoefnagel's exceptional artistic skills. The inclusion of wading birds highlights the artist's keen interest in the natural world and the scientific exploration of the continent. This artwork is part of a larger series, "Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia," which was one of the most influential works of its time in the study and representation of European animals. The series was widely disseminated through books and manuscripts, making it an essential reference for naturalists, artists, and scholars. Today, this precious artwork is housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., where it continues to inspire and captivate visitors from around the world. Its preservation and display in a reputable art center like the National Gallery of Art ensures the legacy of Joris Hoefnagel's groundbreaking work in the realm of natural history and art.
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