Plate 19: A Damselfish and Other Fish, Including Two "Coracinis" by Joris Hoefnagel

Plate 19: A Damselfish and Other Fish, Including Two "Coracinis" c. 1575 - 1580

jorishoefnagel

drawing

pencil drawn

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

pencil drawing

coloured pencil

pencil work

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Plate 19: A Damselfish and Other Fish, Including Two 'Coracinis'" is a 16th-century watercolor by Flemish artist Joris Hoefnagel. Part of a larger series, this intricate work depicts a variety of fish, including a damselfish, with meticulous detail. Hoefnagel, a renowned artist of his time, employed a delicate and lifelike style to showcase the beauty and diversity of marine life. This small-scale masterpiece provides a glimpse into the artistic and scientific sensibilities of the Renaissance.