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Plate 6: Three Brown Butterflies, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
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Plate 6: Three Brown Butterflies, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Plate 6: Three Brown Butterflies, c. 1575/1580
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Plate 6: Three Brown Butterflies, c. 1575/1580, is a stunning and intricately detailed watercolor and gouache illustration on vellum by the renowned 16th-century Flemish artist Joris Hoefnagel, also known as Georg Hoefnagel or Georg Houfnagel. This exquisite artwork, part of the National Gallery of Art's extensive European collection in Washington D.C., showcases three beautiful brown butterflies: the Camberwell Beauty (Polygonia c-album), Comma Butterfly (Polygonia comma), and Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiopa). The illustration, framed with an ornate gold oval border, is a testament to Hoefnagel's exceptional skill and dedication to natural history. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the delicate veining on the butterflies' wings, the precise rendering of their antennae and legs, and the lifelike depiction of their bodies. Butterflies were a popular subject in European art during the Renaissance, symbolizing transformation, rebirth, and the fleeting nature of life. Hoefnagel's Three Brown Butterflies is not only an artistic masterpiece but also a valuable scientific record of these fascinating insects from the European continent. The artwork invites us to appreciate the beauty and intricacy of nature, while also offering a glimpse into the artistic and scientific heritage of the past.
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