Plate 32: Skates with an Egg Case and Two Flat Fish c. 1575 - 1580
jorishoefnagel
drawing
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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water colours
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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botanical art
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watercolor
"Plate 32: Skates with an Egg Case and Two Flat Fish" is a detailed watercolor by Joris Hoefnagel, created between 1575 and 1580. This illustration, part of a larger series, showcases Hoefnagel's meticulous attention to detail, capturing the textures and colors of various skate species, including their egg case. The artist’s naturalistic approach exemplifies the scientific and artistic trends of the Renaissance, blurring the lines between scientific observation and artistic expression.
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