This is a painting of three creatures in a natural setting by the water's edge. The painting features two creatures standing on a small landmass that juts into a body of water. One creature is slightly elevated above the ground with a long, sleek body and pointed snout facing left. The other creature is standing at the shoreline, with its head lifted. In the water to the left, partially submerged, another creature is holding a fish. The background is minimally detailed, focusing on the blue-green hues of the water and subtle vegetation on the land. Latin text is written above the illustration.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1575/1590s
- Medium
- watercolor and gold paint on parchment
- Dimensions
- 5588 × 4453 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original