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Plate 16: Wild Boar

Joris Hoefnagel

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a wild boar in a forest setting. The painting depicts a dark-colored boar standing amidst a natural scenery, with its gaze forward as it stands atop rocky terrain. Surrounding the boar are leafy trees on either side, and beneath it runs a suggestion of a flowing stream. The water appears vibrant and slightly tumultuous, captured with a bluish hue. The boar is shown with its mouth slightly open, displaying a sense of movement and alertness. Latin text is adorned above, adding a classical touch to the artwork. This is in the style of a Renaissance or early naturalist artist.

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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