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Plate 14: A Civet, a Lynx, and a Hyena Eating a Dog

Joris Hoefnagel

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a detailed illustration featuring three wild animals positioned within an oval frame, with decorative text above and below the image. The painting includes a large cat-like creature standing prominently on the ground, a smaller animal atop a tree branch, and another actively feasting on prey in the grass. The background is a simple depiction of grassy land with a tree branch extending into the scene. Text in Latin appears above and below the illustration.

Artwork Details

Date
c.1575/1590s
Medium
watercolor and gold paint on parchment
Dimensions
5588 × 4453 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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