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Plate 57: A Ladybug, a Fly, and Four Other Insects, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
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Plate 57: A Ladybug, a Fly, and Four Other Insects, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Plate 57: A Ladybug, a Fly, and Four Other Insects, c. 1575/1580
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Plate 57: A Ladybug, a Fly, and Four Other Insects, c. 1575/1580, is a stunning and intricately detailed illustration by the renowned Flemish artist Joris Hoefnagel. This exquisite work of art, created during the Sixteenth Century in Europe, is a testament to Hoefnagel's exceptional talent as a naturalist and draftsman. The illustration features six insects, each rendered with remarkable accuracy and vibrant color. At the center, a ladybug, or ladybird, spreads its wings wide, its red body dotted with black spots. A curious fly hovers above, its long legs and wings poised for takeoff. To the left, a beetle with elongated antennae and a striped exoskeleton clings to a leaf. A grasshopper, its legs tucked beneath its body, rests on a twig. A beetle with a hard, armor-like shell and long mandibles occupies the bottom right corner, while a delicate, winged insect with a long proboscis graces the top right. This illustration, executed in watercolor and gouache with a gold oval border, is a masterpiece of European natural history art. It is believed to have been created for the Habsburg court in Austria, reflecting the keen interest in the natural world during the Renaissance period. Today, Plate 57: A Ladybug, a Fly, and Four Other Insects, is part of the permanent collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., where it continues to captivate and inspire visitors from around the world.
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