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Plate 3: Camel, Ibex, and Goat

Joris Hoefnagel

National Gallery of Art

The image features a brown camel, an antelope, a reclining deer, and a grazing goat. The color palette is primarily earthy tones such as browns and greens, with hints of blue and black. The camel is at the center, surrounded by the other animals in various positions. The composition is enclosed within an oval frame.

Artwork Details

Date
c.1575/1590s
Medium
watercolor and gold paint on parchment
Dimensions
5622 × 4367 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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