This is a painting of two dogs near a body of water. The image shows a greyhound-like dog with a slender body and a beige coat, standing next to a shaggy dog with black fur that sits next to a small body of water. The painting is contained within an oval shape, with text in Latin above and below the oval. There is also a Roman numeral 'XXXV' outside the oval on the right side. The ground beneath the dogs is a mix of grass and earth tones, with the suggestion of a shoreline receding into water. The artwork is detailed with attention to the texture of the dogs' fur and the colors on the landscape. The style is illustrative or naturalistic, reminiscent of historical manuscripts or zoological illustrations.
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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