Plate 36: Three Large Spiders and One Small Spider c. 1575 - 1580

This watercolor painting titled "Plate 36: Three Large Spiders and One Small Spider" is part of a larger series of detailed illustrations by Joris Hoefnagel. The meticulous detail and realistic portrayal of the four spiders highlight Hoefnagel's mastery of naturalism, a defining characteristic of 16th-century Netherlandish art. The work is a testament to the scientific curiosity and artistic virtuosity of the Renaissance period.