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Plate 53: Southern Hawker Dragonfly

Joris Hoefnagel

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a dragonfly with vibrant green and brown coloring along its thorax and abdomen. Its translucent wings are detailed with delicate veins, and its six thin legs are extended. The dragonfly casts a faint shadow and is enclosed within a yellow circular border. To the right of the circle, the Roman numerals "LIII" are inscribed. The background is blank paper.

Artwork Details

Date
c.1575/1590s
Medium
watercolor and gold paint on parchment
Dimensions
4911 × 3646 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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