Plate 15: Six "Asellorum" Fish (Cod?) c. 1575 - 1580

This detailed illustration, "Plate 15: Six 'Asellorum' Fish (Cod?)", is from a larger work by renowned Flemish artist Joris Hoefnagel, dating back to the late 16th century. The meticulously rendered "Asellorum" fish, likely cod, are depicted swimming in a shallow, blue-hued water, their scales and fins rendered with precision and realism. Hoefnagel's work is celebrated for its scientific accuracy and artistic finesse, and this exquisite miniature showcases his mastery of natural history and artistic technique.